Our Board
Local Leadership
Dr. Randolph E. Ward
Executive Director
Teach For America San Diego
Dr. Randolph E. Ward was hired as the Executive Director of Teach For America in October 2018. At TFA San Diego, he has led the team in a strategic shift to accelerate the impact of the organization. He also consults with the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE) as a systems coach for school districts in distress. Dr. Ward retired as the San Diego County Superintendent of Schools in November 2016, after having served since August 2006. At the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE), Dr. Ward led the organization in completing its first formal Strategic Plan. As part of that planning process, he and the SDCOE staff worked with educational and community leaders throughout the county to craft the specific elements of the new Strategic Plan. Areas of emphasis included digital literacy, leadership development, closing the achievement gap, and ensuring global workplace readiness for all students.
Meet Our Board
Board Member
CEO La Jolla MJ Management, LLC
Jack McGrory
Former Board Chair
Co-Founder Atlas Crown Financial, Inc.
Luke Schrotberger
Member Emeritus
Founder Burnham Center for Community Advancement (BCCA)
Malin Burnham
Member Emeritus
President & CEO Rady Children's Hospital
Donald B. Kearns, MD
Board Member
Founder & Managing Partner MEK Consulting Group
Beth Kransberger
Board Member
Sr. Vice President & Chief People Officer YMCA of San Diego County
Stephanie Alexander
Board Chair
Principal NewFront
Pedro M. Reyes
Board Member
Managing Principal & Partner Ace Parking
Keith Jones
Board Member
Advisor, County Supervisor of San Diego; School Board President Vista Unified SD
Cipriano Vargas
San Antonio
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Board Member
EVP and GM Mitchelll (Enlyt) of International (APD) division
Debbie Day
Board Member
VP of Strategic Growth San Diego Squared (SD2)
Karmin Noar