CAEA State Council

Anna Pilhoefer

President
Santa Barbara, CA
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Alisha Mernick

President-elect
Los Angeles, CA
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Anthony Dahl

Northern Area Director
Manteca, CA
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Callie Martin

Northern Area Associate Director
Tahoe City, CA
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Vicki Smart

Central Area Director
Bakersfield, CA
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Kristin Vanderlip Taylor

Southern Area Director
Burbank, CA
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Jason Kartez

Southern Area Associate Director
Redondo Beach, CA
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Gayle Nicholls-Ali

Treasurer
Altadena, CA
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Ann Romero de Córdoba

Secretary
West Hollywood, CA
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Chay Ross

CAEA Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Commission Chair
Carson, CA
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Support Staff

Linda Stevenson

Executive Secretary/ Membership
80 W. Sierra Madre, #373
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
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626-233-7879

Wendy Cross

Social Media Coordinator
San Diego, CA
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Chile Nkwocha

Website Coordinator
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Get Involved!

Taking on a leadership role with CAEA presents a remarkable opportunity to co-lead the future of arts education, champion significant change, and engage with a vibrant community of educators. We invite all CAEA members to submit nominations—whether for yourself or for a colleague—who exemplify strategic thinking, collaboration, fiscal responsibility, and inclusivity in leadership.

You can learn more about open council positions, and submit a nomination form for upcoming elections through the CAEA Council Nomination Form.

You can learn more about local volunteer opportunities by reaching out to your regional CAEA Area Directors.

If you have any questions or would like more information about the roles, please reach out to [email protected]