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 of Staff - Data, Assessment, & Accreditation
Dr. Thomas Gasper
Chief of Leadership & Governance
Ryan F. Gomez
Regional Superintendent, San Fernando Region and Preschools
Zabryna Gonzalez
Office Manager/Executive Assistant
Dr. Elizabeth A. Gregg
Regional Superintendent, Our Lady of the Angels Region
Sean H. Jernigan
Chief of Operational Vitality
Michael Ronan
Regional Superintendent, Santa Barbara Region
Erick Rubalcava
Chief of Mission and Catholic Identity
Anna-Marie Silva
Regional Superintendent, San Gabriel Region
Robert Tagorda
Chief Academic Officer
Veronica Zozaya
Regional Superintendent, San Pedro Region
Regional Assistant Superintendent
Dr. Adrian Cuevas
Assistant Regional Superintendent, San Fernando Region, San Pedro Region
Maria Teresa Villarreal
Assistant Regional Superintendent, San Gabriel Region
Operational Vitality Team
Yadira Davalos
Program Administrator, Federal and State Programs
Ronaldo Meneses
Director of School Finance
Sean Nealy
Director of Catholic Schools Meal Program
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
Sonia Jacobo
Academic Excellence Specialist
Courtney Kassakhian
Leadership Formation & Networks Consultant
Melina Mendez
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
Associate Director, Onward Leaders Program
Courtney Kassakhian
Leadership Formation & Networks Consultant
Allyson A. Smith
Director, Onward Leaders Program
Data and Assessment Team
Rubi Jara
School and Student Data Specialist
Administrative Team
Rocio Pineda
Administrative Assistant, SPPR
Ivania Rivera
Administrative Assistant, SEVIS, Preschool, and Leadership & Governance Team
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