Leadership Team
Leadership Team
The Leadership Team is the primary governing body of the California AfterSchool Network. The Leadership Team consists of field interest holders and is responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction, and support to the California AfterSchool Network.
Access CAN’s Guidelines for Governance – Updated July 2025
Erin Sipes
Committed to June 2027, Leadership Team Co-Chair
Director of Expanded Learning,
Elk Grove Unified School District
Erin Sipes currently serves as the director of Elk Grove Unified School District’s Office of Expanded Learning, overseeing the district’s summer learning programs, attendance and credit recovery, intersession, and before- and after-school programs that serve over 15,000 youth daily. During her 25+ years as an educator, she has worked as a site administrator, curriculum specialist, classroom teacher, and inclusive education specialist, and first became involved with after-school programs in 2006.
Laura Wasson
Committed to June 2027
Director of Talent and Quality Initiatives, Extended Child Care
Laura was born and raised in Sonoma County and has dedicated her career to Expanded Learning. Her journey began as a student in an Extended Child Care (ECC) program and continued after high school as an Instructional Aide, eventually advancing to her current role as Director of Talent and Quality Initiatives.