Leadership Team

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 district-wide 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.

Director, California Department of Education – Expanded Learning Division

Michael Funk, Director of the Expanded Learning Division for the California Department of Education, led the development of “A Vision for Expanded Learning in California, Strategic Plan 1.0: 2014–2016” which resulted in numerous successes in embedding quality, systems, and technical assistance to support programs and elevate expanded learning as a key partner in the K–12 education system.

Chief Program Officer, Los Angeles Conservation Corps​

Pablo Garcia-Hernandez is the Chief Program Officer for the Los Angeles Conservation Corps. Pablo has worked in the youth development field for 25 years. His first experience was as an arts educator for Los Angeles Conservation Corp’s Clean and Green Program at Carver Middle School in South Los Angeles. He has worked in a wide variety of capacities and job titles in the field since then.

Regional Director, Region 2 Expanded Learning Services, Butte County Office of Education​

Gloria Halley, Regional Director with the Butte County Office of Education, graduated from California Baptist University, earning a B.A. with a double major in Psychology and Sociology.  She has been in the field of Health Promotion, Community Development, and Education for over twenty-five years.  She currently serves as the Region 2 Lead for the statewide System of Support for Expanded Learning within the California Department of Education’s Expanded Learning Division.

Industry Director​ – Bay Area Community Resources (BACR)

Mariana Lopez Quintanilla began her career in education in 1998, working in early childhood education and supporting students with ADHD. In 2007, she served refugee and immigrant communities in Miami-Dade County, helping families navigate the U.S. education system and ensuring students received the academic and social support they needed to thrive.

Program Coordinator, Napa County Office of Education

Chris Meza brings over a decade of experience in education and youth development to his role as Expanded Learning Program Coordinator at the Napa County Office of Education. Throughout his career, Chris has held a variety of roles, including after-school staff, high school football coach, AmeriCorps member, and Site Coordinator, which has given him a deep, practical understanding of the field.

Executive Director, California School-Age Consortium

Lupine is a Central Valley native who has been working in the out-of-school-time (OST) field for over 20 years. She began as a summer camp counselor and later held various roles at a range of youth development organizations, including LA’s BEST after-school program and the American Camp Association. Most recently, Lupine served as Vice President of Client Services for Arrowhead Management Company, a fundraising consulting firm that raises millions of dollars annually for non-profit organizations. Currently, she serves as the Executive Director at the California School-Age Consortium (CalSAC), a position she has held since 2015, following her tenure as a staff member since 2009 and as a volunteer since 2009.