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EXECUTIVE TEAM
Our executive staff are committed to services that support Californians with disabilities and are responsible for day-to-day operations.

Joe Xavier
Director

Ana Acton
Deputy Director
Independent Living and
Community Access Division
Independent Living and
Community Access Division

Carol Asch
Assistant Deputy Director
Vocational Rehabilitation
Employment Division
Vocational Rehabilitation
Employment Division

David Kwan
(Acting) Deputy Director
Administrative
Services Division
Administrative
Services Division

Jake Johnson
Deputy Director
Information Technology
Services Division
Information Technology
Services Division

Jessica Grove
Deputy Director
Vocational Rehabilitation
Policy and Resources Division
Vocational Rehabilitation
Policy and Resources Division

Kim Rutledge
Deputy Director
Legislation and Communications
Legislation and Communications

Lisa Niegel
Chief Counsel
Legal Affairs & Regulations
Legal Affairs & Regulations

Mark Erlichman
Deputy Director
Vocational Rehabilitation
Employment Division
Vocational Rehabilitation
Employment Division

Michael Thomas
Assistant Deputy Director
Specialized
Services Division
Specialized
Services Division

Sue Pelbath
Deputy Director
Specialized Services
Division
Specialized Services
Division

Trung Le
Assistant Deputy Director
Vocational Rehabilitation
Employment Division
Vocational Rehabilitation
Employment Division