Staff/Board

Kristy Weber

Kristy Weber brings nearly two decades of experience in youth development, educational equity, and cross-sector partnership building to her role as Program and Support Analyst at the California EDGE Coalition. Her career has centered on expanding opportunities for historically underserved communities, working at the intersection of K–12 education, out-of-school time, and workforce development. She has […]

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Adam Peck

Adam Peck is the Executive Director of the California Workforce Association (CWA). Adam brings nearly two decades of experience leading workforce development efforts in California. Before joining CWA, he served as the Executive Director of the Tulare County Workforce Investment Board where he advanced community leadership, innovative programs, and strong partnerships to better connect workers

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Larry Galizio

Prior to becoming CEO of Community College League of California, Dr. Galizio served 5 years as President of Clatsop Community College in Astoria, Oregon. Before that, Dr. Galizio was the Director for Strategic Planning in the Chancellor’s Office for the Oregon University System, as well as Director of Speech & Debate and Full-Time faculty member at

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Larry Galizio

Prior to becoming CEO of Community College League of California, Dr. Galizio served 5 years as President of Clatsop Community College in Astoria, Oregon. Before that, Dr. Galizio was the Director for Strategic Planning in the Chancellor’s Office for the Oregon University System, as well as Director of Speech & Debate and Full-Time faculty member at

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Roxanne Stellmacher

Roxanne Stellmacher brings over two decades of leadership in public education to her role as Chief of Operations and Programs for the California EDGE Coalition. Her career has spanned the classroom to executive leadership, with a consistent focus on building equitable systems that expand access to opportunity for underserved communities. She has held a range

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Curtis Notsinneh

Curtis Notsinneh is the Executive Director of the California Workforce Association. He brings over two decades of leadership in workforce development, public policy, and community engagement. With a career spanning roles such as Chief Deputy Director of the California Workforce Development Board and Director of Public Affairs for the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, Curtis is dedicated

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Jason Henderson

Jason Henderson is the Policy Analyst for the California EDGE Coalition. He is responsible for researching and evaluating policies to assess their effectiveness while identifying their benefits and drawbacks. His work centers around collaborating with partners and communities to increase awareness of EDGE’s policy priorities and initiatives. Previously, Jason served as the Strategic Outreach Coordinator

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Leola Roberts

Leola Roberts is the Administrative Assistant for the California Edge Coalition. Prior to her role at the EDGE, Leola made significant contributions to the California State Assembly in the Speaker’s Appointments Unit. Here, she orchestrated the intricate process of Speaker’s appointments to numerous state boards, commissions, and taskforces, showcasing her adept organizational skills and attention

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Gloria Cruz

Gloria Cruz is a passionate public servant with over 20 years of experience in actively developing policy and advocacy with a race and equity framework. She has also been a lifelong activist for LGBT and Immigrant rights, being a member of both communities. She was born in Michoacan, Mexico, and migrated to the United States

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Rebecca Hanson

Rebecca Hanson is the Executive Director of the Education Fund, a nonprofit partnership between 6 SEIU local unions and 22 healthcare industry and public sector employers working to advance the careers of 100,000 SEIU healthcare workers. She serves as the Chairperson of the California Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship and is a member of the

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