State Management and
Leadership
Meet the State Management and Leadership Team
The SkillsUSA California state management and leadership team is dedicated to providing support, training, and coordination to deliver the organization's programs, services, and events in alignment with the SkillsUSA California mission.

State Management and Leadership
The state management and leadership team collaborates closely with various entities, including our state officers, advisory committee, and board of directors, in a collective effort to pursue and accomplish the overarching mission of SkillsUSA California. This joint endeavor involves the coordination of resources, sharing of insights, and pooling of expertise to advance the organization's mission, ensuring that its goals and objectives are met effectively and efficiently.

State Management & Leadership
State Director
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State Assistant Director
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CDE State Liaison
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Regional Manager Regions 1 & 4
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Regional Manager Regions 2 & 5
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Regional Manager Regions 3 & 6
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Competitive Events Coordinator
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Executive Operations Assistant
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State Leadership Team Trainer

Advisory Committee
State Advisor of the Year &
Region 4 Advisor of the Year
Lorna Miller
Franklin High School, Elk Grove
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Region 1 HS Advisor of the Year
Ashley Auguste
Silicon Valley Career Technical Education Center​​
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Region 2 Advisor of the Year
Lora Penaloza
Wasco Union High School
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Region 3 Advisor of the Year
Edna Losa
Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet
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Region 5 Advisor of the Year
Wayne Dunham
Franklin High School, Stockton
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Region 6 Advisor of the Year
Jared Ekstrand
Granite Hills High School
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