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CAIS Team

Dedicated to Excellence in Education

Bringing individual expertise and a shared commitment to excellence, each member of the CAIS staff helps member schools to grow stronger year over year. We're committed to helping each school strengthen its foundation and raise the bar for the next generation of students.

Leadership

Headshot of Phil Gutierrez.

Phil Gutierrez

Executive Director

Phil joined CAIS in July 2026, after three decades of leadership in California independent schools.

Headshot of Baudelia Taylor

Baudelia Taylor

President

Baudelia is the Head of Crestview Preparatory School in La Cañada Flintridge.

Team

Kristian Abad

Kristian Abad

Data Specialist and Technology Associate
Cheryl Adenekan

Cheryl Adenekan

Director of Equity and Learning
Michael Dy

Michael Dy

Technology Systems Manager
Teal Gallagher

Teal Gallagher

Director of Member Engagement
Lorena Macias

Lorena Macias

Events Manager
Jeanne Marcoux

Jeanne Marcoux

Governance and Accreditation Coordinator
Mariana Robles

Dr. Mariana Robles

Director of Accreditation

We're Here to Help

General Contact

cais@caisca.org
818.845.0800

Financial Payment

PO Box 103875
Pasadena, CA 91189-3875

Other Mail

100 N. Brand Blvd. Suite 632
Glendale, CA 91203