Andy Dominguez - Instructional Coach
Andy Dominguez has been an English Teacher and Instructional Coach in the Clovis Unified School District for the past 21 years. Due to his background in rhetoric and composition theory, he often views issues of educational equity through a linguistic lens. He believes that all students come to school with a complex set of literacies that must be understood as an asset to learning rather than a deficit. He looks forward to promoting the achievement of underserved students as a member of the FCSS Equity Committee.

Dr. Angelia Barfield - Program Specialist, Student Equity and Empowerment Department
Dr. Angie Barfield has been serving in education for 15 years, holding many roles and responsibilities ranging from Athletics Coach, Conference Coordinator, Transition Liaison, to her current role as a Program Specialist at the Office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools where she empowers and affirms youth, teachers and parents. Angie lives by the African Proverb, "Every door has a key and if you cannot find one, you must make one." Those keys are our students in Fresno County Schools and beyond.

Elisa Torres-Barton - Executive Leadership Coach, Office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
Elisa Torres-Barton has been in education for the past 22 years, serving in a variety of roles at the site, district and county levels. Elisa believes that at the core of all we do, is a human heart. To that end, she strives to keep "People first, and then the work..."

Manuel Escandon - Director, Student Equity and Empowerment Department
Manuel Escandon has been an educator for 30 years, serving as a Teacher, Counselor, Activities Director, Principal, Professional Developer, Administrator Coach and School Systems Improvement Lead. He believes that every student deserves the right to attain a world-class education where they feel safe, valued and appreciated in Fresno County schools and beyond.

Maisie Young - Director, Student Support Services, Child Welfare and Attendance
Maisie quickly found a "home" and "family" in the Central Unified School District community. She has been with the school district for 12 years, starting out at Central High West Campus as a Student Liaison and is now at the District Office as Director of Student Support Services, Child Welfare and Attendance. While her day-to-day tasks are never the same, she finds she's most fulfilled when students invite her to walk alongside them to help reach their full potential. 

Prince Marshall - Prince Marshall, Executive Director, Student and Family Support Services, Madera Unified School District
Prince Marshall has been an educator for 18 years, serving as an After-School Coordinator, Teacher, High School Basketball Coach, Activities Director, Vice Principal, Principal and Adjunct Instructor. He believes, "Every child deserves a champion: an adult who will not give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists they become the best they can possibly be." (by Rita Pierson, Educator)

Dr. Saul Salinas - Coordinator, Community Relations, Clovis Unified School District
Saul Salinas has been serving children and families for over 26 years. Initially as a Social Worker through Fresno County Department of Social Services (DSS) and the last 16 years in public education. Saul has held a variety of school leadership positions, including Counselor, Student Services Consultant, Vice Principal (elementary/secondary) and currently as a Coordinator. He has taught numerous courses at the college and university level. His current role as Coordinator allows him to promote systems of equity and inclusion for all students. Saul feels coming together as a community and organizational unit allow students and families to prosper. "Better together" are the words he lives by.