Leadership Team

Education Administrator, California Department of Education

Sarah Billingsley, Ed.D., serves as Senior Director, Intersegmental Student Success at the Foundation for California Community Colleges, where she leads initiatives that strengthen collaboration across California’s public education systems. Her work focuses on connecting K–12 schools, expanded learning programs, community colleges, universities, state agencies, and community partners to improve student success and create more seamless pathways for learners.

Education Administrator, California Department of Education

Joshua D.S. Brady received his Bachelor of Science degree in sports management and a master’s degree in Education from Springfield College in Springfield, MA. “The Birthplace of Basketball”. He has extensive experience in sports, youth development, and recreational programs, including work at Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida, and in the grants office of the State Department of Parks and Recreation from 2000 to 2007. Since 2008, Joshua has worked for the Department of Education, Expanded Learning Division as an Education Programs Consultant and in 2017 was promoted to Education Administrator.

Director, California Department of Education – Expanded Learning Division

Michael Funk, Director of the Expanded Learning Division for the California Department of Education, led the development of “A Vision for Expanded Learning in California, Strategic Plan 1.0: 2014–2016” which resulted in numerous successes in embedding quality, systems, and technical assistance to support programs and elevate expanded learning as a key partner in the K–12 education system.

Senior Director, Corpsmember Development ​

Pablo Garcia-Hernandez is the Senior Director of Corpsmember Development for the Los Angeles Conservation Corps. Pablo has worked in the youth development field for 25 years. His first experience was as an arts educator for the Los Angeles Conservation Corps’ Clean and Green Program at Carver Middle School in South Los Angeles. He has worked in a wide variety of capacities and job titles in the field since then.

Regional Director, Region 2 Expanded Learning Services, Butte County Office of Education​

Gloria Halley is the Regional Director at the Butte County Office of Education. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology from California Baptist University.  and has more than 25 years of experience in health promotion, community development, and education. She currently serves as the Region 2 Lead for the California Department of Education’s Expanded Learning Division, supporting the statewide System of Support for Expanded Learning.

Vice President, Operations, Central Coast YMCA

George (he/him) serves as the Vice President of Operations at the Central Coast YMCA, empowering individuals and building stronger communities in the Tri-County area, including Monterey, Salinas, Watsonville, and San Benito. George has over 25 years of experience in various levels of educational and expanded learning program management and leadership.

Chief Strategy and Community Impact Officer, Positive Coaching Alliance

Robert Marcus serves as the Chief Strategy and Community Impact Officer at Positive Coaching Alliance. In this role, he leads organizational strategy, community impact, and sports equity initiatives, ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are embedded across PCA’s programs, advocacy, impact measurement, and decision-making to advance equitable access to youth sports.

Youth Development Specialist III, Sacramento City Unified School District

Andrea Nava has worked with adolescents and families in education, social work, and juvenile justice settings for more than 15 years. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Davis, in 2006 and began her career as a Human Services Specialist for the Department of Human Assistance in Sacramento. Her work supporting families facing barriers to employment inspired her to earn a master’s degree in Social Work from California State University, Sacramento in 2009.

Executive Director, California School-Age Consortium

Lupine is a Central Valley native who has been working in the out-of-school-time (OST) field for over 20 years. She began as a summer camp counselor and later held various roles at a range of youth development organizations, including LA’s BEST after-school program and the American Camp Association.