Board of Directors

 Our Board of Directors is comprised of dedicated community, business, and education leaders with the professional expertise, knowledge of our community’s resources, and creativity necessary for achieving our mission. Our Board is committed to the highest level of financial stewardship as we use our resources for maximum benefit directly to the schools and students we serve. Click here to see board responsibilities.

Lisa Borrego

Matt Ceccato

Charles Cochran

Sherry Skelly Griffith

Sarah Grondin

Angileena Hayes

Brandon Ida, chair

Me’lisa James

Dr. Michael McKibbin, secretary

Johnny Perez

VERA VACCARO, vice chair

Jonathan Wesson

LAURA WILLIAMS, treasurer

baelee zeiher

Staff

Colleen Cadwallader

Colleen Cadwallader joined the San Juan Education Foundation in July 2021 following the retirement of the Foundation’s first Executive Director, Pam Lapinski. With 30+ years of program and business management experience, Colleen is thrilled to bring her passion for public education, community impact, and service learning to the San Juan Education Foundation.

Prior to joining the San Juan Education Foundation, Colleen worked for the California State PTA as its Director of Grants and Program Development. In that role, Colleen managed large Foundation grants, collaborated with volunteers across the state, and oversaw the School Smarts Family Engagement Program.

Colleen also worked for the Sacramento Tree Foundation and local Girl Scout Council. As a parent of two kids who attend San Juan Unified Schools and a 20-year resident of Sacramento, Colleen is enthused about contributing her non-profit management, family engagement, and fundraising skills to building a stronger San Juan Unified School District.