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

Andi Mudryk

Chief Deputy Director

Ana Acton

Deputy Director
Independent Living and
Community Access Division

Armel Biscocho

Deputy Director
Administrative Services Division

Cindy Chiu

Assistant Deputy Director
Vocational Rehabilitation
Policy & Resources Division

Peter Dawson

Deputy Director
Specialized Services Division

Mark Erlichman

Deputy Director
Vocational Rehabilitation
Employment Division

Elena Gomez

Acting Deputy Director
Vocational Rehabilitation
Policy & Resources Division

Jessica Grove

Assistant Deputy Director
Vocational Rehabilitation
Employment Division

Jon Kirkham

Deputy Director and CIO
Information Technology Services Division

David Kwan

Assistant Deputy Director
Administrative Services Division

Lisa Niegel

Chief Counsel
Legal Affairs & Regulations

Josefina Ramirez Notsinneh

Deputy Director
Legislation and Communications

Michael Thomas

Assistant Deputy Director
Specialized Services Division