Lindsey Charron is a dedicated educator with 20 years of experience, 17 of them as an activities director. A passionate advocate for student voice and leadership, she has served on the CADA State Board and Area F Council and has...

Melissa Edsall’s leadership journey began as a freshman attending CADA Camp, an experience that shaped her future. Years later, she became an Activities Director and camp staff member, finding lifelong friendships and support...

Kara Johnson, Vice President of the CADA Board, has served for two years and is the Area E Coordinator and CADA Camp Staff. An educator for 30 years and Activities Director for 16, she leads at William J. Pete Knight High School....

Joe McMahon has been a dedicated Volleyball and Soccer Coach, as well as a Partnership Academy Director. Initially attending conventions for ideas, he found true connection through the CADA family. Now a firm believer in its impact,...

Jessica Banchieri has taught for 23 years, served as Activities Director for 16, and been on the Area A Council for 12. A dedicated mom of three, she loves sports and started her school’s girls' flag football program. You’ll...

This is Laura’s 25th year in education and 17th in activities in both middle and high school. She loves being involved in CADA, serving on the camp staff and as an MAA instructor. Laura is proud to represent the Bay Area and...

Shawna Sousa works at Central East High School, where she has been a teacher for 12 years and the Activities Director for 10 years. While a student at Central East, she got a turtle on a Spanish Club field trip to the swap meet....

I have been teaching for 30 years. 5 of which were at Salinas High School and 25 at Washington Middle School. I have been involved in student activities in one position or another since before I officially started...I picked up...

Ruth Simonds has been a dedicated CADA member for 14 years, stepping up as a presenter and CADA Camp staff member. A Social Studies teacher for 28 years, she proudly teaches at her alma mater, Quartz Hill High School, where she...

Founding Activities Director at Orange Vista High School in Perris, CA. Dinah’s first CADA experience was as a student in 2000 and is now the Area F Coordinator and on Leadership Camp Staff.  Her goal is to support and encourage...

Valerie Tapia has been involved in Student Activities since high school, serving as Pep Commissioner and Senior Class President. She became an ASB Director in 2017. Inspired by her former ASB Director’s advice to join CADA,...

Denise VanDoorn’s CADA journey began as a high school ASB President attending camp. Later, as an ASB Director, she reconnected with mentors who encouraged her to get involved. From Spirit Camps to Area G Coordinator and the ...

Néstor R. Cerda is the Campus Culture Director at Roosevelt High School in Fresno, CA, where he has spent 19 years creating unforgettable experiences for students. A former Spanish teacher, he stepped into his leadership role...

Erin Tobias began her journey with CADA in 2007 after seeking advice from her former teacher, Shelly Henderson. Inspired by the energy and connections at Convention, she became deeply involved, eventually joining councils and...

Paul, a 35-year CADA member, has served in many roles the CADA for and CASL Boards (from Publications to President)..  Paul teaches US History, Yearbook and is Student Government advisor at Loara High School. His background includes...

Founding Activities Director at Matilda Torres High School in Madera, CA. Now in his 11th year in education and 10th year as an Activities Director, Bryan is passionate about student leadership and school culture. Outside of work,...

Jeff Culver’s CADA journey began as a student attending leadership camps and conferences. Years later, he returned to his alma mater, Quartz Hill High School, as Activities Director and later joined CADA full-time. Now balancing...

Sandi began her leadership journey in the Midwest as a first-year teacher and as the leadership advisor.  While she had never been a “leadership kid,” it sparked her passion for finding a place for each student to thrive....

Kyle Svoboda is the student council advisor at Cullen Elementary and was previously a Middle School ASB director for 23 years. My CADA life started as a meet-the-pros presenter, area conferences, and eventually full sessions at...

began her journey with CADA at 15, volunteering after hours before landing a part-time job. After college, she returned to BTF, later co-owning the company and becoming CADA’s Executive Director. A proud parent, Stephanie loves...

Erica Gomez has been a key member of BTF Enterprises for over nine years, serving as the Account Manager for CADA. She manages daily operations and supports the Board of Directors with passion and dedication. A proud mom to Jenaya...