Jessica Ochoa is the Chief Executive Officer of the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA), where she is leading the organization into a new era of statewide impact, advocacy, and leadership development. Her appointment as CALSA’s first CEO marks a historic milestone, underscoring CALSA’s expanding role as a powerful voice for equity, representation, and educational leadership across California and beyond.

A visionary executive with nearly two decades of experience in public education, strategic communications, philanthropic development, and nonprofit leadership, Jessica has built a reputation for driving transformational change. She has successfully secured multi-million-dollar philanthropic investments to fund scholarships, programs, and critical student services. Her leadership has advanced districtwide and capital campaign initiatives, strengthened organizational systems, and expanded access to vital resources for students and families.

Nationally recognized for her ability to mobilize resources, build strategic alliances, and inspire the next generation of leaders, Jessica Ochoa continues to champion opportunities that empower students, families, and the educational leaders who serve them.