ACSA Ambassadors

October 22, 2026

ACSA’s Member Services Ambassadors are here to serve you!

We reach out to all new ACSA members and share the benefits and upcoming region events. Contact your Lead Ambassadors for more information or to get involved at the local level.

Find Your Region

Region 2

Frank Chapman

Region 3

Mary Cardoso

Region 4

Lisette Estrella-Henderson

Region 6

Karen Sakata

Region 7

Barbara McCleskey

Region 8

Barry Schimmel

Region 9

Michele Pecina

Region 10

Robert Mayeda

Region 11

Lauren Mawson

Region 12

Mary Kay DeCrescenzo

Region 13

Michael Tapia

Region 13

Steven Bailey

Region 14

Yvonne Contreras-Wood

Region 15

Miriam Wazirkajoyan

Region 16

Rafael Escobar

Region 17

David Appling

Region 18

Susan Van Zant

Interested in helping ACSA members? Please consider joining our team!

As of October 2026, ACSA needs volunteers in regions 1, 5, & 19.

For more information, please contact Joanne Godfrey, Member Support Program Director, at .

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Whether it's a conference, training or intensive multi-day course, ACSA's professional learning programs help school leaders expand their skills and develop their careers.

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Welcome to ACSA!

If you're a new member of the association or just looking to get more involved at the local or state level, take a few minutes to check out some helpful resources and next steps.

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