Executive Team

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

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Kim Rutledge

Director
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Victor Duron

Chief Deputy Director
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Candis Welch

Chief Equity Officer
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity
and Accessibility Division
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Carol Asch

Assistant Deputy Director
Vocational Rehabilitation
Employment Division
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Danté Q. Allen

Deputy Director
Legislation and Communications
Division
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David Kwan

Deputy Director
Administrative
Services Division
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Jake Johnson

Deputy Director
Information Technology
Services Division
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Jessica Grove

Deputy Director
Vocational Rehabilitation
Policy and Resources Division
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LaCandice Ochoa

Deputy Director
Independent Living and
Community Access Division
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Lisa Niegel

Chief Counsel
Legal Affairs and
Regulations
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Lu Saephanh

Assistant Deputy Director
Administrative
Services Division
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Mark Erlichman

Deputy Director
Vocational Rehabilitation
Employment Division
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Sue Pelbath

Deputy Director
Specialized Services
Division
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Trung Le

Assistant Deputy Director
Vocational Rehabilitation
Employment Division

 

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