Altadena Arts Magnet: Danny Feldman
Danny Feldman is the executive/artistic director of the Pasadena Playhouse. He joins the California theatre from his current position as executive director at Labyrinth Theater Company in New York, where he has been since 2010 and was behind its first Broadway production. Bio Source: https://www.playbill.com/article/danny-feldman-named-artistic-director-of-pasadena-playhouse...
Blair IB Magnet: Karina Montilla Edmonds
Karina Montilla Edmonds is a globally recognized visionary leader in the field of innovation, technology transfer, and commercialization. She currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Global Head of Academies and University Alliances at SAP, a multinational software corporation with offices worldwide. Prior to joining SAP, Karina was the…...
CIS Academy: Linda Morales
Linda Morales is a graduate of PHS, U.C. Berkeley, and Pacific Oaks College. She has worked as a school based counselor for Monrovia and Rosemead schools. She has also served as a board member for the Blair High School Health Career Academy. She currently owns and operates three residential facilities…...
Don Benito Fundamental: Rick Kidd
Rick Kidd, a second generation local, attended Pasadena Unified schools before graduation from Pasadena High School in 1964. The only time Rick has lived outside of the area was during his four year enlistment in the U.S. Air Force. Upon discharge, he returned to finish his A.A. at Pasadena City…...
Eliot Arts Magnet: Margaret Starbuck
Margaret Starbuck is a theatre director and arts administrator currently based in Los Angeles on Tongva land. Margaret uses she/they pronouns and identifies as mixed-race (Japanese-American and European-American). She is passionate about theatrical, non-naturalistic, poetic storytelling that builds community, bridges difference, and imagines a hopeful future. She is currently the…...
Field Elementary: Del Lile
Based in Pasadena, Del has distinguished himself with client-centric service and an impressive sales record that have garnered awards as well as a loyal community of repeat and referral buyers and sellers. Del was raised in Pasadena and possesses in-depth knowledge of the community, businesses, architecture, schools and neighborhoods. His…...
Field Elementary: Jennie Vanacore
With a reputation for integrity and native’s familiarity with the San Gabriel Valley, Jennie Vanacore treats each of her clients with confidentiality and care. During her real estate career, she has represented sellers and buyers of all types of properties, from modest ‘starter’ homes to multimillion-dollar estates. Jennie’s professionalism, honesty…...
Focus Point Academy: Niki Elliott
Dr. Niki Elliott is a speaker, retreat facilitator, and curriculum developer who is a staunch advocate for equity, inclusivity, and well-being in K-16 education. She serves as director of the Center for Neurodiversity, Learning and Wellness at the University of La Verne in Los Angeles County, California. As a trauma…...
Hamilton Elementary: Michelle Garrett
Michelle Garrett has worked for the City of Pasadena for the past 19 years and was recently promoted to the role of Special Assistant to the City Manager. Michelle has managed a variety of projects including the City’s Early Child Development & Early Learning Task Force, on-location film program, Arroyo…...
Jackson STEM Dual Language Magnet: Kaya Plansker
Kaya Plansker is the Executive Director of Leadership Pasadena. Before jumping into the nonprofit world, Kaya spent 15+ years working as a brand and business director within advertising agencies such as Goodby, Silverstein & Partners in San Francisco and 72 and Sunny in Los Angeles serving corporate clients like Samsung,…...