The Advisory Committee was created by the board of directors to assist in the evaluation of the programs and operation of the JPA. The Advisory Committee consists of management and labor representatives, and is assisted by the executive director. The Advisory Committee is responsible for reviewing program changes or enhancements, and making recommendations to the executive committee on such matters. The committee meets on a monthly basis.
Griselda Ortiz, Member (CSEA)
Salinas City Elementary School District
225 E. Bolivar Street #132
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 235-4117/Fax: 753-5223
Kati Bassler, English Learner Specialist
Everett Alvarez High School
1900 Independence Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831)796-7800/Fax: (831)796-7805
Manuel Nunez, Assistant Superintendent HR
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
700 Pacific Street
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 645-1272
Yvonne Perez, Chief Business Official
Carmel Unified School District
PO Box 222700
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-1546
Garry Bousum, Retiree Representative
MCSIG
76 Stephanie Drive
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 755-0161/Fax: (831) 755-0172
Steve McDougall, President
Salinas Union High School District
901 Blanco Circle
Salinas, CA 93901
(360) 271-9259
Term Expires 11/30/2024
Griselda Ortiz, Member (CSEA), Vice President
Salinas City Elementary School District
225 E. Bolivar Street #132
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 235-4117/Fax: (831) 753-5223
Term Expires 11/30/25
Ana Aguillon, Treasurer
Salinas Union High School District
431 W. Alisal Street
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 796-7018
Term Expires 11/30/2024
Ryan Altemeyer, Member
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
700 Pacific Street
Monterey CA 93940
(831) 645-1200/Fax (831) 649-4175
Term Expires 11/30/2025
Glenn Hanneman, Member (CTA)
King City Union School District
435 Pearl Street
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4400×164/Fax: (831) 385-4411
Term Expires 11/30/2024
Yvonne Perez, Member
Carmel Unified School District
4380 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-1546/Fax: (831) 626-4052
Term Expires 11/30/2024
Nikki Herring, Member
Salinas City Elementary School District
840 South Main Street
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5600
Term Expires 11/30/25
Kati Bassler, Member (CFT)
Salinas Union High School District
431 W. Alisal Street
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 796-7000
Term Expires 11/30/2025
Neddie Sarmiento
Executive Director
Joanne Hilario
Deputy Executive Director
Julia Hernandez
Executive Assistant
Genevieve Campos
Accounting Technician
Lisa Sierra
Benefit and Eligibility Specialist
Lorena Carrillo
Customer Service Representative
Rhonda Horn
Customer Service Representative
Crystal Thomas
Customer Service Representative & Benefits & Eligibility Specialist
Vanessa Vasquez
Administrative Clerk
In accordance with the JPA agreement, the president of the board appoints various ad-hoc subcommittees from time to time to address specific areas of concern or particular projects. Ad-hoc subcommittees are disbanded once the goals of a particular subcommittee have been accomplished.