
Driven by Our Members
Our Board of Directors, comprised of equal labor and management representation, is the cornerstone of CalVEBA’s success, driving initiatives with visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to accessible, top-quality health care at low member costs. This dedicated group crafts every benefit and resource with the well-being of the CalVEBA community as the top priority, ensuring diverse perspectives are integrated into decision-making to address member needs effectively.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the Board for their unwavering vision and dedication to providing quality, affordable health and well-being benefits to our members.

Moises Aguirre
Superintendent, Sweetwater Union High School District

Dr. Fabi Bagula
Interim Superintendent, San Diego Unified School District

Michael Breyette
Executive Manager, California School Employees Association

Tina Douglas
Management Vice Co-Chair, Assistant Superintendent, La Mesa Spring Valley Schools

Brian Duffy
Management Co-Chair, Superintendent, Julian Union Elementary School District

Helen Farias
Negotiations Specialist, California Teachers Association

Clark Hampton
Representative, California Schools Benefits Trust, Capistrano Unified School District

Espie Medellin
Field Director, California School Employees Association

Jonathon Mello
Labor Vice Co-Chair, Communications Organizer, California Teachers Association

James Messina
President, Grossmont Education Association, California Teachers Association

Jon Petersen
Superintendent, Escondido Union High School District

Gregg Robinson
Representative, American Federation of Teachers, Local 1931

Betty Robles-Leal
Associate Vice Chancellor, Employee Services, San Diego Community College District

Debra Schade
President-Elect, California School Boards Association

Michael Simonson
Deputy Superintendent, Chief Business Official, San Diego County Office of Education

Ahmad Swinton
Regional Representative 52, California School Employees Association

Ronda Walen
Representative, California Schools Benefits Trust, California School Employees Association

Robin Watkins
Labor Co-Chair, Representative, American Federation of Teachers, Local 1931