State Committees

• Adhering to CESA State Policies
• Attending and actively participating in coordination
• Liaising with CESA State Board

Committee Chairs are reachable via [email protected]. Click the links below to learn more about each committee.

New! Help Shape the Future of Peer Support – Join Our Development Committee!
Are you passionate about peer support and eager to make a lasting impact within our association? The Peer Support Development Committee is currently seeking motivated and forward-thinking members to help us grow our peer support framework across the organization.
- Designing and improving peer support programs
- Developing training and resource materials
- Promoting mental wellness and community engagement
- Shaping the vision and strategic direction of peer support initiatives

Interested? Contact Terri Mejorado, [email protected]. Be part of something meaningful—help us build a stronger, more connected association.

CESA STATE COMMITTEES

 Awards | Loni Eazell, Chair
This committee facilitates the annual CESA awards program.

Conference | Tiffany Cacho, 2026 conference Chair
The Conference Committee works all year long to ensure the Annual Conference and Training provides pertinent education and the latest best practices to members.

Legislative | Ray Riordan, Chair
This committee's duties include monitoring and reporting on California and Federal legislative activities, providing recommendation on actions by the Association Board and CESA members, and drafting materials that facilitate association and member response to legislative activities.

Membership | Isamar Garcia, Chair
This committee works on the recruitment of new members and the retention of current members. It also evaluates how CESA can best provide value to its members and analyzes membership trends to provide recommendations to the State Board on how best to fulfill membership goals.

Mentoring | Jeff DuVall, Chair 
This committee facilitates the Emergency Management Mentoring Program.

Public Affairs | Mikaela Torres, Chair
This committee supports CESA and its member’s achievements through the CESA newsletter and provides a social media presence for the Association.

Training and Education | Kacey Treadway, Chair
This committee focuses on advancing the field of Emergency Management through educational opportunities and coordination with others involved in the field of training & education.

EM Certification Committee | Bryan Ariizumi, Chair
This committee oversees the California Emergency Manager and California Professional Emergency Manager certification program.

Policy | Vicki Osborn, Chair
This committee develops and maintains the Association’s policies, bylaws, and guidance documents.

DEI Committee | Hannah Tarling, Chair

Peer Assistance Program | Adam Amaral and Terri Mejorado, Co-leads

Listening Sessions | Jackie Koci-Tamayo, Lead