Abe Friedman, Board Co-Chair
Jenny Shimizu Risk, Board Co-Chair
Caretha Coleman
D’Lonra Ellis
Laura Fisher
Tay Via Franklin
Ron Gonzales
Blake Grossman
Robert Gutierrez
The Board of Directors is the governing body for KIPP Public Schools Northern California and is made up of a devoted group of community leaders who believe in the transformative power of education. We are fortunate to have a diverse and committed group of individuals who bring their perspectives and skills from different sectors to support our students and help build a sustainable future for our organization.
Abe Friedman, Board Co-Chair
Jenny Shimizu Risk, Board Co-Chair
Caretha Coleman
D’Lonra Ellis
Laura Fisher
Tay Via Franklin
Ron Gonzales
Blake Grossman
Robert Gutierrez
Jamie Juni
Cindy Lora
Claire Fisher Moffett
Karla Mondragón
Octavio Sandoval
Arryonna Santos
Steve Seleznow
Sohi Sohn Chien
David Stinfil
Sandra Thompson
jenny.risk@kippnorcal.org
FY25 Quarterly Board Meetings
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 @ 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Agenda | Minutes
To be determined
All KIPP Public Schools Northern California Board Meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Brown Act. Agendas for KIPP Public Schools Northern California Board meetings are posted on this page and at publicly accessible locations on KIPP Public Schools Northern California campuses at least 72 hours in advance of each meeting. Board Members and appropriate staff receive annual Brown Act training to ensure public access requirements are met.
Please send an email to boardsecretary@kippnorcal.org if you would like to attend the meeting and require accommodations to do so, such as interpretation services, or if you have any questions related to attending a Board meeting.
If you require the services of an interpreter, we ask that you reach out 48 hours in advance of the meeting. With less advance notice, we will make every effort to provide these services, but cannot guarantee them. Please reach out as soon as possible.
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Attn: Alisa Pickett
KIPP Public Schools Northern California
1 Kaiser Plaza #550
Oakland, CA 94612
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