The objective of the panel is to hear from our guest experts, representing statewide and school district entities, on the issues and impacts in the areas of budget, legislation, current events, and trends. Attendees will walk away with the most recent knowledge and perspectives from a state and local lens, so as to be better informed and prepared for what lies ahead.
Barrett Snider is a founding partner of the firm and has spent twenty-five years working in California politics. Barrett manages the daily government relations operations of the firm. His diverse experience in both advocacy and political campaigns provides clients with valuable industry... Read More →
Senior Director, Governmental Relations, School Services of California Inc.
Leilani Aguinaldo, Director, Governmental Relations, brings more than 20 years of diverse public policy experience to SSC. Prior to joining SSC, Leilani was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown to serve as the Director of Policy and Legislation at the State Board of Education. Leilani... Read More →
Chief Executive Officer, Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team (FCMAT)
Mike became FCMAT’s chief executive officer on July 1, 2017. Before joining FCMAT in 2015 as the agency’s chief administrative officer, Mike served a combined 13 years as interim superintendent and deputy superintendent of business services and governmental relations at the Riverside... Read More →
As leaders in education we often find ourselves navigating the storms of staff & student endless needs resulting in frustration of feeling blown around and reactive in our leadership. Let’s find the stillness in the storm to help quiet the noise & chaos. Experience the transformative power of clarifying and strengthening the roots of who you are (character, values, mindsets, and skill sets) to unleash fulfillment, peace, joy and to bring proactive intentionality to your daily interactions with staff and students.
BIO: Shari is passionate about empowering people to discover and unleash their full potential. Her journey began in the classroom, where she spent over a decade teaching 4th and 5th graders in Illinois. After her first year, she considered leaving the profession, feeling overwhelmed and ineffective—until she attended a Quantum Learning training. That experience transformed her outlook and teaching, equipping her with the tools to become highly effective. Inspired by its impact, she began traveling the country with Quantum Learning while still teaching full-time, sharing strategies that helped her and countless other educators thrive. Today, as the Owner and CEO of Quantum Learning, Shari continues this work, inspiring educators to become more intentional with who they are and what they do—so they can have the greatest impact on their students’ academic and personal growth.
