Officer candidates
Pursuant to Standing Rule 222, C (10), the Candidate Review Committee interviewed the first-round candidates in-person on August 23. Sabrena Rodriguez, Ventura USD, was interviewed for the Office of President-elect. Renee Nash, Eureka Union SD, for the Office of Vice President. The Candidate Review Committee recommends both candidates.
Second round nominations closed on October 20, and there were two additional candidates nominated for the Office of Vice President. The Committee interviewed Roger Snyder, Scotts Valley USD, and Jackie Wong, Washington USD, via Zoom meeting platform on October 24, 2025. The Committee recommends both candidates.
Candidate statements
Sabrena Rodriguez (PE)
Supporting public education isn’t just a commitment for me; it’s a deep-seated passion that drives everything I do. As public education faces funding uncertainty, efforts to undermine local control and political polarization, I believe now more than ever in championing policies that ensure every student has equitable access to a high-quality education. This means advocating tirelessly for Full and Fair Funding, promoting educational equity and empowering local school boards and county offices to provide the strong programs their students need.
When trustees are equipped with the tools, knowledge and confidence to govern effectively, their districts thrive and students benefit.
As a candidate for CSBA President-elect, my vision centers on engaging our members, advocating for policies that uphold Local Control and sharing the positive outcomes of public education with the broader community. At the heart of this work is active communication and genuine listening. I am dedicated to ensuring every member — whether from a small rural district, a county office or a large urban district — feels heard and valued. Your voice and experience matters to me.
I am ready to invest my time and energy into making CSBA an even stronger organization because I firmly believe we empower leaders to excel as governance experts and ardent advocates for the benefit of our students. I am eager to bring my experience, passion and unwavering dedication to this role and to collaborate with all of you toward our shared vision for California’s students.
Renee Nash (VP)
I’m honored to announce my candidacy for Vice President of CSBA. To truly be the essential voice for public education, CSBA needs proven, knowledgeable, and visionary leadership. I bring that leadership.
With a background in journalism and government affairs, I began my career advocating for public access and transparency at the Capitol as a lobbyist for the California Newspaper Publishers Association. I understand both the policy landscape and the work our outstanding CSBA advocacy team undertakes every day.
For 27 years, I practiced as a corporate attorney, advising organizations on governance and serving on multiple boards—including a publicly traded bank. My experience ensures I bring strong, effective oversight and strategic direction.
I’ve proudly served CSBA on the Delegate Assembly for seven years and the Board of Directors for nearly five. I am a MIG graduate and was honored to be appointed by Governor Newsom to the California Commission on State Mandates in 2021.
I have served on my local board since 2012 and have been instrumental in leading a number of key initiatives that have resulted in positive outcomes for students, including offering both Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 at our junior high schools.
Since retiring from law, I’ve dedicated myself fully to public education—advocating for students, supporting my local district, and advancing CSBA’s mission. Whatever CSBA has asked of me, I’ve stepped up to serve.
Roger Snyder (VP)
I wasn’t planning to run for Vice President. In my three years as a Director, I have been satisfied with my progress and contributions to CSBA. But after multiple people approached me and urged me to run, I realized it was time to consider it. I talked to people I trust, deliberated, and discussed this commitment with my wife. I realized that now is the time to step up and do more.
I still have much to learn, but with my engineering education, marketing experience, and nine years of service to my local district, I bring skills and confidence that can help CSBA continue to grow in its role as the essential voice for public education.
If elected to this position, I would love to continue my learning journey with an excellent executive team that I know and respect. I will bring knowledge and passion to more effectively advocate for the needs of small school districts that suffer from funding inequities under LCFF. I’m very excited about Vernon Billy’s passion to address the student achievement gap and want to be part of the executive team that drives this priority. I want to do more to hold Sacramento more accountable to actually support our schools and county services, rather than dictate to us.
I’ve used these words to share with you my reasoning and passion. Please read my flyer to learn more about my experience and skills that I believe make me ready to serve you as CSBA Vice President.
Jackie Wong (VP)
When I entered school as a young refugee and Multilingual Learner, I didn’t speak English—but I knew the power of a teacher who believed in me. That early experience shaped my lifelong commitment to ensuring every student, no matter their background or circumstance, is seen, supported, and given the opportunity to thrive.
Today, as a three-term Trustee and three-time Board President for the Washington Unified School District, I bring over 30 years of experience across education, child welfare, and public policy—and a deep belief that strong governance transforms lives. I am proud to be the first refugee Southeast Asian woman elected to my district’s board and to have served as a CSBA Delegate and currently as the Region 6 Director since 2017.
My 360-degree perspective—from classroom to district, from the Capitol to the CA Children and Families Commission—uniquely positions me to bridge local realities with statewide policy. As Executive Director of First 5 California, I have worked with every county in the state to expand early learning, family well-being, and community partnerships.
As a Masters in Governance (MIG) instructor and former legislative consultant, I’ve built local board capacity and championed policies that strengthen the subsidiary power of local governance.
As Vice President, I will continue advancing CSBA’s mission—empowering boards to govern with clarity, fiscal discipline, and heart—so every student in every district has the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.