Alana Althaus-Cressman

Path: Educational Leadership, P-12

I work as an administrator at Golden Eagle Charter School in rural Northern California. My goal is to make sure all students understand the full range of possibilities for their life after high school, and the paths to get to where they want to be. I love hiking, skiing, running, and reading, and am fortunate to have many beautiful places to do all of these things in Siskiyou County.

A favorite quote: "Whether you think you can or think you can't - you're right" —Henry Ford.

Ryan Alvarez

Path: Educational Leadership, Community College

I was born and raised in the Sacramento region and for my undergrad, I attended Fresno State where I played football for 3 years. I graduated in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology Physical education. Last year I got a job in Washington Unified School district teaching Elementary PE while finishing my master’s degree in education from National University.

Favorite Quote: "Every child deserves a champion; an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best they can possibly be." — Rita Pierson

Konstantina Caster

Path: P-12 Education

I was born and raised in Athens, Greece where I completed a bachelor's degree in Education. My pursue for graduate studies brought me in Sac State, where I completed a master's degree in Special Education and later my Ed Specialist teaching credentials. For the last 22 years I have been serving San Juan Unified School District as a special education teacher, new-teacher support provider, as well as an administrator. My research area involves developing new teacher support systems that could increase retention in schools serving students from underprivileged backgrounds.

Freddy Castro

Path: Educational Leadership, P-12

Kathryn Clifford

Path: Educational Leadership, Community College

Kathryn Clifford started her academic studies as a nursing major at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS). While going to school Kathryn worked in various divisions of the medical community but ultimately found her passion in Psychology and teaching. She graduated from CSUS with a Master’s degree in Education and an emphasis in gender equity and teacher education. After graduation, Kathryn was offered a lecturer position at CSUS in the Psychology department. While working as a Psychology lecturer, she ran her own research lab specializing in college student success, grit, extra-curricular involvement, stress management, motivation, and mindfulness. As a current doctoral student, Kathryn has continued her studies and research in the areas of student success, motivation, and grit, particularly, for those students of under-represented groups. The basis of Kathryn’s teaching philosophy is to not only help student’s navigate the learning process but to also give them a realistic view of the learning process. Too often, we forget that some of the greatest discoveries in history were made not on the first attempt but after a hundred times of failing.

Christopher Collins

Path: Educational Leadership, Community College

Dr. Christopher J. Collins is a transformative educator, committed to decolonizing curriculum, policies, and procedures that perpetuate inequity and injustices. He embodies a profound commitment to fostering educational environments that are antiracist, culturally responsive, and rooted in community cultural capital.

Veunta Dailey

Path: Educational Leadership, Community College

As the Recruitment & Retention Specialist, Veunta aims to build relationships with community leaders, agencies, and colleges that contribute to the betterment of adult learners and support students with admissions and educational goals. She provides information to the community about unique programs and opportunities offered through Sacramento State’s College of Continuing Education meant to serve adult learners in finishing their first bachelor’s degree, but who may have busy careers and family dynamics that make it difficult to continue in a traditional modality.

Jaimeson Daley

Path: Educational Leadership, P-12

Kluge-Ruhe staff and volunteers are thrilled to announce the appointment of Jaimeson Daley as Manager of Education and Programs. Jaimeson has come to us from Sacramento, California, where he was an education associate at SFMOMA and consulted with the Manetti Shrem Museum at the University of California, Davis. Jaimeson is also completing his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from California State University, Sacramento. Jaimeson is moved by the welcome he’s received from staff, volunteers, and the UVA community since joining Kluge-Ruhe, and wants to reflect that enthusiasm through the experiences and programs he is planning. While new to Virginia, he uses his free time with his family, revisiting his studio and art practice, and exploring long cycling routes.

Lindsay Thuy Dao

Path: Educational Leadership, Community College

I am an adjunct Lecturer for CSUS and the Supervisor of Allied Therapy for Sutter Health. I received my Masters in Healthcare Administration from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, and my research interest focuses on resiliency, mental health, trauma-informed care, and self-efficacy. My guilty pleasure is watching The Office, being in nature, road trips with my dog, and traveling both locally and internationally to seek out delicious vegan cuisine.

Kathleen Davison

Path: Educational Leadership, P-12

Shaun de Vera

Path: Educational Leadership, P-12

I've been in education since '05 and have worked at various traditional/charter schools in LA and the Bay. I've been a high school math teacher, administrator, instructional coach, and mentor. I love traveling the world and have even worked on a cruise ship at one point!

Haley Dillon

Path: Educational Leadership, Community College

I have more than 12 years of experience supporting the academic success and well-being of a diverse array of students with intersectional identities, including pregnant and parenting students, adult learners, first-gen, Pell-eligible, and those from historically marginalized backgrounds. I hold a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership and a Master of Public Policy and Administration degree from CSUS, and I am committed to advancing antiracism, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice in higher education.

Tatianna Grant

Path: PBAC - Educational Leadership (P-12) Cond Class

Hello, my name is Tatianna Grant. I am from Vallejo California and moved to Sacramento in 2009 while working on my undergraduate degree at Sacramento State. Once completing my bachelor's degree, I attended CSU Stanislaus where I received a masters in public administration. I currently work for the Department of Fair Employment and Housing for the State of California, but my passion lies in education. My end goal is to write or influence early education policy. In my free time, I enjoy doing ministry work at my church and just having fun.

Carrie Jackson

Path: Educational Leadership, P-12

I’m excited to start back up at Sac State in pursuit of my Doctorate in Educational Leadership. I was born and raised in Sacramento and received my B.A. in History from Sac State and my M.A. in Education from UC Davis. I am currently into my 10^th year teaching high school social science. I am passionate about the subjects I teach and enjoy the process of learning alongside my students. I have spent the past 6 years as a union representative within my district and I love to travel and organize international trips with my students each summer. I’m passionate about curriculum development and educational policy. I’m looking forward to building strong relationships with my peers in Cohort 14.

Bao Johri

Path: Educational Leadership, P-12

Bao Johri serves as the Vice President of IT and Chief Information Officer at Fresno State, where she plays a pivotal role in driving student success through transformational leadership and innovative technology solutions. Her leadership is marked by a commitment to advancing the University's mission through groundbreaking technologies, fostering trusted partnerships, and delivering service excellence that supports the success of over 24,000 bulldogs. Dr. Johri oversees the University's IT strategy, infrastructure, and services, working closely with the IT executive team and academic and administrative units to ensure seamless operations, integrating emerging technologies, and continuously enhancing campus-wide IT capabilities.

Angelina Kier

Path: Educational Leadership, P-12

I will start to work as a Spanish teacher at Mesa Verde high school in San Juan Unified school district. I worked for two years at a middle school in Twin Rivers unified school district. I am from Mazatlan Mexico and I have been an educator for 15 years. I got my Masters Degree in Education in Mexico In 2012, and I got my teaching credential program at Sac State in 2018. I am interested in language acquisition research. I enjoy gardening and permaculture.

Edward Lee

Path: Educational Leadership, Admin Svcs Cred

As a first-generation Hmong-American born in the United States, school has always been a challenge for me. By the end of my senior year in high school, I did not have enough credits to graduate, thus finishing my high school career at a continuation school. However, in 2011, I got my first teaching job as a dance teacher at a new elementary charter school called Yav Pem Suab Academy. This teaching experience inspired me to go back to school to obtain my teaching credential. Upon obtaining my teaching credential, I began working at Marconi Learning Academy teaching US History and Civics. I recently earned my Master's in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies with an Administrative Credential at Sacramento State. During my spare time, I enjoy dancing, playing volleyball, and spending time with my wife and three sons.

Miguel Lopez

Path: PBAC - Educational Leadership (P-12) EDD

Hi, I’m Miguel Lopez, a recent Computer Science graduate from California State University, Sacramento. I’m fascinated by technology and enjoy finding creative ways to improve or reinvent ideas. I focus on creating meaningful innovations while appreciating the value of small improvements that meet niche needs and make a lasting impact.

Ricardo Lopez

Path: Educational Leadership, Community College

My name is Ricardo Lopez, I work in Woodland at Yolo County Housing. Because of my work and experience working with low-income students receiving housing assistance, I became very interested in the effects of housing assistance and educational attainment. In my free time, I enjoy many outdoor activities such as fishing, bike riding, or a simple barbeque with my family and friends.

Justin Martin

Path: Educational Leadership, Community College

I completed my undergraduate and master's degree at Sac State, and I work as an Institutional Research Analyst at California Northstate University. I hope to eventually earn a position within the field of education where I can help assist students who are underresourced or marginalized. A favorite hobby of mine is to photograph my cats and build their social media account!

Erik Ramirez Garcia

Path: Educational Leadership, Community College

My personal, academic, and professional experiences inform my approach to intentionally serving students. I understand that higher education can transform lives, but it can also marginalize and alienate. Thus, educational equity is critical to creating policies and practices that promote access, degree attainment, and career attainment for underserved communities. My unique perspective helps me manage spaces and systems that support underserved students, promote the success of diverse staff, and advance equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in higher education.

Becky Ricks

Path: Educational Leadership, P-12

I'm thrilled to share my journey to becoming a professional elementary education teacher, despite taking an unconventional path. Starting with an undergraduate degree and business experience, I assisted my husband in running an I.T. company for almost a decade. However, my passion for teaching led me to take a leap of faith and pursue a teaching credential and master's degree, which I completed in May and December 2019, respectively. I hope my story inspires others to pursue their passions, no matter how unconventional the path may seem. Together, let's make a difference in the lives of our students and communities.

Ana Segoviano

Path: Educational Leadership, P-12

I am a Spanish teacher at Mesa Verde HS in Citrus Heights. I am from Lodi, CA but have lived in Sacramento for 10 years now. I completed my undergrad, masters and teaching credential program at Sacramento State. I love to travel and hope to do more of this when it’s possible with my husband and son.

One of my favorite quotes is by Audre Lorde, “You do not have to be me in order for us to fight alongside each other.”

Crystal Sims

Path: Educational Leadership, Community College

I am a two-time alum of Sac State and have been working here since 2014. I love working in higher ed and have a passion for project management and instructional design. My current role as an Instructional Designer in the Center for Teaching and Learning gives me the opportunities to combine all of those! I love to read and enjoy watching Christmas movies in July on the Hallmark channel.

Rachel Stewart

Path: Educational Leadership, Community College

Over the last 15 years, I have conducted policy work and coordinated programs aimed at increasing employment of individuals with disabilities. My current position is coordinator/counselor of the WorkAbility III Program at Sacramento City College. In my free time, I enjoy knitting, gardening, happy hour, and cooking up tasty vegan dishes.