Item 07 - Appointments to the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board

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EXHIBIT 3 Lorraine M. Perez, Ed-D. Bio Lorraine M. Perez, Ed.D. is a seasoned educator and advocate for students and families, currently serving as Superintendent of Schools for the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD). Superintendent Perez's priority academic focus areas include Early Literacy and Reading by Grade 3; English Learner progress and Designated ELD; and College and Career Readiness. Dr. Perez also currently serves as a Director for the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce. Previously, Dr. Perez served as Deputy Superintendent of SAUSD, where her work focused on building comprehensive and aligned systems to support implementation of the District's Graduate Profile. This work embedded student achievement, social -emotional wellness, and family and community engagement into the DNA of the District. Prior to joining SAUSD, Dr. Perez served the San Bernardino City Unified School District in multiple leadership roles, including Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Director of Elementary Instruction, and Coordinator of Elementary Instruction. In these roles, she led efforts to develop systems supporting student health and mental wellness, academic achievement, before- and after -school programs, family engagement, early childhood and adult education, and specialized programs serving homeless and foster youth. Dr. Perez began her career in education as a teacher in the Baldwin Park Unified School District. She later served as a principal at one of the District's dual language schools, an experience she credits as foundational to her instructional leadership and her commitment to engaging parents as partners in their children's education. Dr. Perez earned her Doctor of Education from the University of Southern California and both her bachelor's and master's degrees from California State University, Fullerton, where she later served on the Board of Directors for the Alumni Association. Her professional experience also includes work with The Walt Disney Company and ownership of a small business. In addition, she has served her community for more than 15 years as a City Commissioner, including service on the Economic Development Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission.