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
Phil Gutierrez
Executive Director
Phil joined CAIS in July 2026, after three decades of leadership in
California independent schools.
Baudelia Taylor
President
Baudelia is the Head of Crestview Preparatory School in La Cañada
Flintridge.
Team
Kristian Abad
Data Specialist and Technology Associate
Cheryl Adenekan
Director of Equity and Learning
Michael Dy
Technology Systems Manager
Teal Gallagher
Director of Member Engagement
Lorena Macias
Events Manager
Jeanne Marcoux
Governance and Accreditation Coordinator
Dr. Mariana Robles
Director of Accreditation
Financial Payment
PO Box 103875Pasadena, CA 91189-3875
Other Mail
100 N. Brand Blvd. Suite 632Glendale, CA 91203