Leadership
Inspired by the Holy Spirit, the Department of Catholic Schools is committed to ensuring the future of Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
We accompany all school communities in their commitment to evangelization, effective governance, academic excellence, and operational vitality using a regional structure that reflects the diversity of Southern California and helps every student become a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Paul Escala
Senior Director and Superintendent of Schools
Senior Leadership Superintendent's Cabinet
Dr. Rachel Rufus
Chief Academic Officer - Data, Assessment, & Accreditation
Dr. Thomas Gasper
Chief of Leadership & Governance
Zabryna Gonzalez
Director of Administrative Operations
Sean H. Jernigan
Chief of Operational Vitality
Brad Lane
Chief Financial Officer, Consultant
Erick Rubalcava
Chief of Mission and Catholic Identity
Anna-Marie Silva
Chief of School Operations
Robert Tagorda
Executive Director, Solidarity Schools
Regional Superintendent
Dr. Adrian Cuevas
Regional Superintendent, San Fernando Region, Our Lady of the Angels Region
Ryan F. Gomez
Regional Superintendent, San Fernando Region and Preschools
Michael Ronan
Regional Superintendent, Santa Barbara Region
Maria Teresa Villarreal
Regional Superintendent, San Gabriel Region
Veronica Zozaya
Regional Superintendent, San Pedro Region
Operational Vitality Team
Amanda Moore
Food Services Field Representative
Sean Nealy
Director of Catholic Schools Meal Program
Karina Rodriguez
Food Services Field Representative
Alejandra Sanchez
Food Services Field Representative
Justin Tanthanasiridej
Accountant
Mission and Catholic Identity Team
Gregory J. Perea
Director, Faith Formation and Religious Instruction
Academic Affairs Team
Elizabeth Aceves
Academic Excellence Specialist
Dr. Gina M. Aguilar
Managing Director of Academic Excellence
Karisa Avalos
Academic Excellence Specialist
Mary Rose Batungbacal
Director, Academic Excellence (HS)
Dr. Carrie Ann Fuller
Managing Director of School Networks
Yadira Gomez Davalos
Program Administrator, Federal and State Programs
Dr. Elizabeth A. Gregg
Managing Director of Student Support Services
Sonia Jacobo
Academic Excellence Specialist
Magaly Pacheco
Academic Excellence Specialist
Melina Patel
Academic Excellence Specialist
Danielle A. Paulino
Director, Academic Excellence (ES)
Catherine Pence
Academic Excellence Specialist
Guadalupe Robles
Academic Excellence Specialist
Edgar Salmingo
Director, Early College & Online Learning
Raquel Shin
Academic Excellence Specialist
Alondra Vega
Academic Excellence Specialist
Leadership and Governance Team
Danielle Forillo
Leadership Formation Specialist
Courtney Kassakhian
Managing Director, Leadership Formation
Karina Mendez
Leadership Formation Consultant
Allyson A. Smith
Leadership Formation Specialist
Data and Assessment Team
Rubi Jara
School and Student Data Specialist
Emily Lopez-Lemus
School and Student Data Specialist
Administrative Team
Rocio Pineda
Administrative Assistant
Ivania Rivera
Administrative Assistant
Alyssa Rossetti
Administrative Assistant, Our Lady of the Angels Region, School Networks & STEP Program
Mariana Sanchez
Administrative Assistant, Santa Barbara Pastoral Region
Neira Sanchez-Garcia
Administrative Assistant, SFPR, Academic Excellence Team