Welcome Our New CAN Leadership Members!
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Doris Arango-Reyes
Committed to June 2028
Manager, Scholar Programs, Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
Doris Arango-Reyes serves as the Manager of Scholar Programs at Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, where she supports a network of 25 schools with after-school programming, enrichment, and athletics. With over 16 years of experience in expanded learning—from program leader and coordinator to her current network-level role—Doris brings deep insight into what it takes to create programs that are joyful, inclusive, and rooted in scholar voice.
Richard Batalla
Committed to June 2028
Youth Development Director, Santa Maria Valley YMCA
Born in Santa Barbara and raised in Santa Maria, California, Richard has dedicated his career to youth empowerment and community development. As the Youth Development Director at the Santa Maria Valley YMCA, Richard oversees a wide-reaching network of programs that serve over 2,000 students across the Santa Maria Bonita School District. His leadership spans 21 after-school sites, student internships, and the RiseUp program for at-risk youth—initiatives that collectively promote academic achievement, healthy living, and character growth.
Tisha Bradley
Committed to June 2028
District Administrator & Program Manager, Porterville Unified School District
Tisha Bradley currently serves as the District Administrator of Expanded Learning for Porterville Unified School District, where she oversees programming for over 6,000 students across before-school, after-school, and summer programs. With a strong focus on equity, student voice, and access, she has led the creation of districtwide intramural sports, performing arts, and career-pathway initiatives. Her work includes developing an internship pipeline serving 350+ high school students and implementing SEL-integrated enrichment experiences that support student well-being and growth.
Eduardo Caballero
Committed to June 2028
Executive Director, EDMO (Edventure More)
Eduardo A. Caballero is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of EDMO® (Edventure More), a California-based nonprofit that engages approximately 10,000 TK-8 students annually through award-winning STEAM and SEL after-school and summer programs.
Thelma Gonzalez
Committed to June 2028
Coordinator of Expanded Learning Opportunity Programs, Lynwood Unified School District
Thelma Gonzalez serves as the Coordinator of Expanded Learning Opportunities for the Lynwood Unified School District and is a dedicated education leader committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and student success through high-quality, outcome-driven programs. As a first-generation Mexican-American, she has fueled her passion for creating meaningful opportunities for students, particularly those from historically underserved communities.
Gloria Halley
Committed to June 2028
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.
Nora Hana
Committed to June 2028
Director of Prevention and Mental Health Student Services, San Joaquin County Office of Education
Nora Hana has been working in education for 25 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in Developmental Psychology; a master’s degree in Elementary Education; and multiple-subject, pupil personnel services in school counseling, and administrative credentials. She is also a certified Youth Mental Health Specialist.
Robert Marcus
Committed to June 2028
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.
Emily Nathan
Committed to June 2028
Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Manager, San Leandro Unified School District
Emily D. Nathan, MPA, is a mission-driven education leader with over 25 years of experience designing, managing, and scaling high-impact programs across the Bay Area. With deep expertise in after-school and Expanded Learning, Emily has overseen district-wide initiatives serving thousands of K–12 students, developed sustainable systems for program execution, and built cross-sector partnerships to ensure equitable student outcomes.
Andrea Nava
Committed to June 2028
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.
Carlos Santini
Committed to June 2028
CEO, Mizzen Education
Carlos Santini (he/him/él), Mizzen’s CEO, is on a mission to enhance the quality of out-of-school-time programs for young minds. With a passion for youth development dating back to his days at the University of California, Los Angeles, Carlos has been a driving force in the field since 2002.