Our Team
The Community College League of California is made up of a small, but mighty team that is dedicated to serving our members – California’s 73 community college districts.
If you have any questions about the League, do not hesitate to contact someone from our team.
League Office
2017 O Street, Sacramento CA 95811-5211
Phone: (916) 444-8641
Fax: (916) 444-2954
Email: cclc@ccleague.org
Our experienced team is made up of experts, thought leaders, & educators
League Staff
Larry Galizio
President and CEO
Larry Galizio has served as the President & CEO of the Community College League of Califor…
Deborah Adkins
Accounting/Facilities Specialist
Deborah Adkins joined the Community College League of California as a temporary employee i…
Michael Alexander
Accounts Payable Specialist
Michael Alexander joined the Community College League of California as a temporary employe…
Jocelyn Avalos
Office Associate
Jocelyn Avalos joined the Community College League of California in March 2022.
Lori Bachand
Senior Director of Communications
Lori serves has more than 25 years in strategic planning and program implementation for hi…
Kristen Bautista
Events & Sponsorship Associate
Kristen joined the League’s Meeting and Events Team as the Events and Sponsorship Associat…
Amy Beadle
Senior Director, Library and Technology Resources
Amy Beadle serves as the League’s Library Consortium Director, overseeing the electronic d…
Sadie Brown
Program Manager
Sadie Brown is the Program Manager for the Real College California Coalition with the Comm…
Jeannette Cheng
Educational Services Coordinator
Jeannette Cheng is responsible for developing, coordinating, and advancing professional le…
Nune Garipian
Policy and Advocacy Manager
Nune Garipian joined the League's Government Relations team as the Legislative Advocate in…
Marissa Jackson
Consortium Account Specialist
Marissa Jackson currently serves as the League's Consortium Account Specialist. In this ro…
Rina Kasim
Government Relations & Administrative Coordinator
Rina first set foot in the O Street Building in the Fall of 2007 and started working as an…
Kristy Kingsbury
Program Coordinator, District Services
Kristy joined the League in 2024. As a first-generation Californian and a graduate of the …
Sarah Kiesling
Chief Financial Officer
Sarah Kiesling joined the League in 2002 as a parttime Fiscal Clerk. During this time, Sar…
Agnes Lupa
Senior Executive Assistant
Agnes joined the League in November of 2016 and brings a strong desire to work on behalf o…
Jimmy Madrigal
Manager, Meetings & Events
Jimmy has been the Manager of Meeting and Events for the League since November 2018.
Andrew Martinez
Senior Director, Government Relations
Andrew Martinez has served as the Senior Director of Government Relations for the League s…
Kristal Padilla
Legislative Advocate
Kristal Padilla joined the League’s Government Relations team as a Legislative Advocate in…
Cathy Tully
Library Services Platform Program Manager, Library Consortium
Cathy serves as the Library Services Platform (LSP) Program Manager overseeing the daily o…
Kaylie Schmidt
Communications Specialist
With a decade of experience and a Master’s in Strategic Communications, Kaylie Schmidt spe…
Natalie Sidarous
Senior Director of District Services
Natalie joined the Community College League of California in October 2024 as the Senior Di…
Jane Wright
Senior Director, Policies/Procedures and E.A. Professional Development
Dr. Jane B. Wright is the Senior Director, Policies/Procedures and E.A. Professional Devel…
Advisory Committees
The League is assisted in accomplishing its goals and objectives by standing and ad hoc committees whose membership includes trustees, administrators, faculty, classified staff, public information officers, and students.
Presently, committees include the Advisory Committee on Education Services (ACES), CEO Strategic Leadership Program (CSLP) Advisory Committee, and the Advisory Committee on Legislation (ACL). Oversight of intercollegiate athletics is performed by the League's California Community Colleges Athletic Association.
Advisory Committee on Education Services
As part of its responsibilities, the Advisory Committee on Education Services (ACES) identifies and reviews educational and professional development programs offered by colleges. Members evaluate board, CEO, and leadership development needs, prepare for and attend committee meetings, take part in discussions and program design, attend or participate in committee events, and work on committee projects.
CEO Strategic Leadership Program Advisory Committee
Comprised of CEOs only, the CEO Strategic Leadership Program (CSLP) Advisory Committee is responsible for identifying and reviewing needs for the educational and professional development programs provided to CEOs.
Advisory Committee on Legislation
The primary responsibility of the Advisory Committee on Legislation (ACL) is to advise the League boards (CCCT/CEOCCC) on state and federal legislation affecting community colleges, and general advocacy strategies. The committee reviews legislation and related issues requiring legislative resolution, develops appropriate legislative solutions, and recommends appropriate League advocacy priorities.
Thank you to our Corporate Partners
