Meet Briya

Briya has a dynamic team of committed educators and staff who are passionate about education and social justice.

Each staff member comes to Briya through a different path — full-time volunteers, former students, career educators — but all stay because of their commitment to Briya student families.

Leadership Team

Christie McKay

Executive Director

Joel Smith Goering

Director of Finance and Administration

Elizabeth Bowman

Chief Academic Officer

Berta Cruz Perez

Senior IT Manager

Ivana Valenzuela

Director of Outreach & Registration

Lisa Luceno

Senior Director of Early Childhood Strategy

Seghen Abebe

Human Resources Manager

Silvia Arias

Assistant Director of Early Childhood Education

Stephanie Mintz

Director of Student Services

Wendy Guardado

Administrative Manager

Jodi Ihaza

Director of Charter Data

Karen Hertzler

Director of Accountability

Lauren Stolzfus

Communications & Executive Manager

Lena Johnson

Director of Early Childhood Education

Board of Trustees

Briya’s Board of Trustees is made up of community leaders, professionals, and students who work together to support the strategic priorities of the school.

A complete listing of trustees can be found here.

View the Board of Directors meeting calendar and minutes here.