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State
Leadership
Team

Meet the State Team

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

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State Leadership Team

The state 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 wholeheartedly. 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.

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State Leadership Team

State Director

Clay Mitchell

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State Assistant Director

Loretta Cabuyadao

Certified Career Essentials Teacher Trainer

 

CDE State Liaison

Tara Neilson

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Regional Manager Regions 1 & 4

Ashley Conger

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Regional Manager Regions 2 & 5

Antonio Garcia​

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Regional Manager Regions 3 & 6

Darlene Mitcheltree

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Competitive Events Coordinator

Matt Saldana

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Executive Assistant

Tanishia Jones

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Alumni & Friends Coordinator

Faustino Tarin

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State Officer Trainers

State Officer Trainer

Sofia Martin

 

State Officer Trainer

Nikki Ritchie

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State Officer Trainer

Emily Cornwell

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Advisory Committee

Monica Perez
CA State Advisor of the Year
Region 6 Advisor of the Year
Coachella Valley High School

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Derek Corsino
Region 1 Advisors of the Year
Healdsburg High School

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Walter Suazo
Region 2 Advisors of the Year
Kern High ROC

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Darius Clarke
Region 3 Advisors of the Year
Stride Career Prep @ CAVA​

 

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