About Us
The California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) was established in 1998, as outlined in the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA). In 2014, the WIA was replaced by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which outlines the vision and structure through which state workforce training and education programs are funded and administered regionally and locally.
The CWDB is responsible for the oversight and continuous improvement of the workforce system in California, which encompasses a wide array of work, including: policy development; workforce support and innovation; and performance assessment, measurement and reporting.
WIOA mandates the creation of a statewide strategic workforce plan. In 2016, the CWDB, in conjunction with its statewide partners, released the Unified Strategic State Plan, which was then updated in 2018. This plan is built around three policy objectives, which are intended to guide state policy and practice across partner programs, as well as inform local policy and service delivery. These objectives are:
- Fostering demand-driven skills attainment
- Enabling upward mobility for all Californians
- Aligning, coordinating and integrating programs and services
The State Plan outlines specific strategies with which to achieve these overarching strategic goals. To read an executive summary, or the State Plan in full, visit the State Plan page in the Plans and Policies section of the website.
In conjunction with the State Plan, the CWDB manages multiple grants and initiatives aimed at reorienting and realigning California’s workforce programs and institutions, to support a dynamic and globally successful state economy that offers all residents an opportunity for a higher quality of life. To learn more about the CWDB’s current initiatives, visit the Initiatives page.
All members of the Board are appointed by the Governor and represent the many facets of workforce development: business, labor, public and higher education, economic development, youth activities, employment and training, and legislative affairs. The Board meets on a regular basis and the public is encouraged to attend the meetings, the dates and agendas for which can be found under State Board, Meetings and Archives.
The statewide workforce development system is comprised of 45 Local Areas, each with its own Local Workforce Development Board. Learn more about Local Workforce Development Boards and America’s Job Centers of California under Local Boards.
Below are the names of the members of the CWDB team organized by branch. Click on the name to find out more about the team member.
Executive Team
- Tim Rainey,Executive Director
- Curtis Notsinneh, Chief Deputy Director
- Vacant, Deputy Director, Equity, Climate and Jobs
- Joelle Hurst, Deputy Director, Program Implementation & Regional Support
- Pradeep Kotamraju, Deputy Director, Research, Policy, and Legislation
- Clemente Vizcarra, Staff Services Manager II
- Myranda Love, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Information Technology Director
- Position Available, Information Technology Specialist II
- Position Available, Information Technology Specialist I
Program Implementation & Regional Support
Deputy Director
- Joelle Hurst, Deputy Director
Program Section 1
- Angela Mendibles, Staff Services Manager II
Unit 1A
- Robert Aguilar, Staff Services Manager I
- Hannah Bell, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
- Justin Erby, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
- Samantha Brumbaugh, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Unit 1B
- Sandra Nieves, Staff Services Manager I
- James Hill, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
- Kerry Perdue, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
- Paige Svien, Staff Services Analyst
- Manoli Sarikakis, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Program Section 2
- Chan Saechao, Staff Services Manager II
Unit 2A
- Myisha Lampkin, Staff Services Manager I
- Craig White, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
- Timothy Eng, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
- Position Available, Staff Services Manager II
Unit 2B
- Jeremiah Perez, Staff Services Manager I
- Tatiana De Leon, Program Analyst
- Samantha Azarcon, Program Analyst
Program Section 3
- Danielle Vienna, Staff Services Manager II
Unit 3A
- Allison Tans, Staff Services Manager I
- Teela Lier, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
- Halley Walsh, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
- Megan Bailey, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Unit 3B
- Mayra Fernandez, Staff Services Manager I
- Position Available, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
- Shamima Akter, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
- Matthew Wutsch, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Policy, Research and Legislation Branch
Deputy Director
- Pradeep Kotamraju, Deputy Director, Research, Policy, and Legislation
State Plan & Policy
- Ashley Anglesey, Staff Services Manager II
- Phyllis Jeffrey, Research Data Specialist I
- Travis Baker, Research Data Specialist II
- Position Available, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
- Liz Steelman, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Statewide Partnerships Team
- Sherry Mung, Staff Services Manager II
- Kerry Chang, Staff Services Manager
- Carlos Beltran, Staff Services Manager
- Position Available, Staff Services Manager
- Joe Flores, Research Data Specialist II
Data Management and Administration
- Munny Chitneni, Information Technology Manager I
- PK Govindankutty, Information Technology Specialist II
- Position Available, Information Technology Specialist I
- Evan Costa, Information Technology Associate
- Marek Kilanowski, Data Architect (Consultant)
- Ramu Goda, Data Architect (Consultant)
Equity, Climate, and Jobs Field Branch
Deputy Director
- Vacant, Deputy Director, Equity, Climate and Jobs
Equity, Climate, and Jobs Field Branch
- Sandra Hamameh, Staff Services Manager II
Industry Convener
- Nicholas Esquivel, Field Specialist
- Rafael Aguilera, Field Specialist
- Mark Cowan, Field Specialist
- Tonya Burke, Field Specialist
- Paul Aguirre, Field Specialist
- Jesse Flores, Field Specialist
Partnership Alignment
- Roy Mathews, Staff Services Manager I
- Tyrone Freeman, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
- Delilah Gonzalez, Office Technician
- Amanda Hanna, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Operations & Policy Implementation
Deputy Director
- Curtis Notsinneh, Chief Deputy Director
- Clemente Vizcarra, Staff Services Manager II
- Jenessa Cardenas, Office Technician
Finance
- Position Available, Staff Services Manager I
- Marissa Medeiros, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
- Position Available, Associate Budget Analyst
Business Services
- Position Available, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Communications
- Anna Champe, Communications Manager
- Ross Villegas, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
- Astrid Qirko, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
- Aldo Montijo, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Personnel Team
- Jeff Jacobstein, Human Resources Manager
- Natasha San Nicolas, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
- Tina Casey, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
- Stephanie Poletti, Staff Services Analyst
- Bi wen Li, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Grant Development, Selections, and Agreements
- Myke Griseta, Staff Services Manager II
- Chainey Brown-Patterson, Grant Development and Selections Analyst
- Damon DeLeon, Grants Analyst
- Nhaquynh Hoang, Grants Analyst