Nicole Nordstrom
CASL President
nicole.nordstrom@caslboard.com
Pioneer High School
Area A
Nicole Nordstrom is a junior and attends Pioneer High School in Woodland, California. Her involvements in student leadership on campus include, ASB, National Honor Society, California Scholarship Federation, Key Club, Cancer Awareness Club and Junior Class Officer. She has been a part of CASL since middle school and has served on the CASL State Board for three years. She is humbled by the opportunity to serve as this year’s CASL State President. Her goal is to continue to expand the organization and create a universal conference for all leaders on all campuses. She is especially eager to reach out to a variety of schools throughout the state and expand the leadership network. Together the board has been working diligently to ensure the 2013 CASL Conference is innovative and impactful! Through this year’s theme, Once Upon a CASL: Know the Story, Know the Person, it is our hope students will leave understanding it is our role to reach out to those around us and learn their story without passing judgments. This year is sure to hold many great experiences for the CASL organization and Nicole is ready to give it her all and reach out to students from all across California!
Sam Carlenzoli
Northern Director
sam.carlenzoli@caslboard.com
Pioneer High School
Area A
Sam Carlenzoli is currently a sophomore at Pioneer High School in Woodland, California. Sam’s interest in student leadership sparked when he was in seventh grade, and he has continued with it since. He serves on the CASL Board as a Northern Director and works to represent Northern California at board meetings and other leadership functions. On the board, Sam works on the Service Learning Project committee to ensure the service project at the 2013 CASL conference is educational and fun. Besides CASL and school, Sam also focuses on swimming, hanging out with friends, and reading. His goal for the year is to grow as a leader and give others the same opportunity!
Northern Director
Jesse Magaña
jesse.magana@caslboard.com
Central Valley High School
Area A
Jesse Magaña is a senior at Central Valley High School in Ceres, California. He is in his 3rd year of ASB and his first year on the CASL State Board. He is on the Service Learning Committee, which puts together the service learning project at the CASL State Conference. His other leadership roles for this year include the School Board Representative for his ASB, Hispanic Youth Leadership Council President, Link Crew President, and Interact Community Relations officer. When he isn’t busy with school, he enjoys spending time with his friends, singing, and going to community service events. After high school, he plans to attend Azusa Pacific University and major in political science. His goal is to work with Student Affairs on a college campus. The one thing he is most excited for this year is making an everlasting impact on students’ lives all over the state of California.
Sydney Maguire
Northern Director
sydney.maguire@caslboard.com
Davis Senior High School
Area A
Sydney Maguire is a sophomore at Davis Senior High School in Davis, California. Sydney loves Lacrosse, Cross Country, theater, being with friends, babysitting, her dog Doodle, and above all else CASL! She has been involved in Leadership and ASB since 7th grade and, this is her first year on the board. Sydney is absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to spend time traveling California to help out at Leadership Development Days, Area Conferences and plan this year’s conference, Once Upon A CASL: Know the Story, Know the Person. This year, Sydney is working on the Region Meetings and Intrastates Committee, so if you have any questions about what you or your students will take away from this year’s conference, send her an email—she’d love to hear from you!
Amanda Parker
Northern Director
amanda.parker@caslboard.com
Lincoln High School
Area A
Amanda Parker is a sophomore at Lincoln High School in Stockton, California. She spent two years in leadership at Sierra Middle School and is in her second year of student government at Lincoln. This is her second year on the CASL State Board. Her priority is making connections with students and schools throughout Northern California, developing a workshop, attending a number of conferences in her area, and of course, playing a key role in the CASL State Conference along with her fellow board members. She is also the Visualizations Committee lead on the CASL Board. This year, she also serves as Sophomore Class President, Korean Club Vice President, and Korean Club Publicity. In addition, she is a part of the tennis team, badminton team, and California Scholarship Federation. She recently attended the Western Leadership Summit in Spokane, Washington. Some of her favorite activities include performing in musicals, karaoke nights, open-mic nights, playing the clarinet, French Horn, piano, and even participating in County Honor Band. She also enjoys flash mobs, road trips, comedy, and entertaining her peers. Her two favorite things are leadership and television, and she hopes to make a career out of both.
Aloukika Shah
Northern Director
aloukika.shah@caslboard.com
John C. Kimball High School
Area A
Aloukika Shah is a senior at John C. Kimball High School in Tracy, California. This is her fourth year in ASB and her first year on the CASL State Board. On the board she is part of the Service Learning Committee which organizes the CASL State Conference’s yearly service learning project, so students who attend CASL can join us in giving back to a special cause or movement in our communities. As ASB President at Kimball, Aloukika feels privileged to work with her leadership class who has taught her the single most valuable lesson of leadership: getting to learn the stories of the people on her campus. When she's not busy with school work, Aloukika enjoys community service with her Key Club crew, listening to Bollywood music, and taking long hikes in the forest. Something Aloukika is very excited for this year is meeting new CASL delegates so that she can learn about your special experiences as student leaders and share with you hers.
Paddy Lei
Northern Director
paddy.lei@caslboard.com
North Salinas High School
Area D
Paddy Lei is a senior this year and attends North Salinas High School in Salinas, California. She is in her fourth year of ASB and her second year on the CASL State Board. She is a Northern Director and the committee lead of the Elections Committee which works to put together the applications and organize everything that goes on with the elections process. Paddy is also extremely involved at her school; she is the school board representative in ASB, School Site Council Vice President, an AP student, and involved with many clubs. Those clubs include the Advanced Placement Student Association, California Scholarship Federation, Pi Society, Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán, Relay for Life, and Interact. When she has free time she loves spending time with her friends and family, reading, watching documentaries, and doing arts and crafts. She is most looking forward to impacting student leaders all across the state and learning as many stories as possible.
Lily Trytten
Northern Director
lily.trytten@caslboard.com
Carmel High School
Area D
Lily Trytten is a senior at Carmel High School in Carmel, California. This is Lily’s first year on the CASL Board, and is part of the Elections Committee. Lily is in her fourth year of ASB at her high school and is currently serving as ASB President, captain of her water polo team, and is part of her school’s Recognition and Community Service committees. At school, she is also involved in Interact, Synchronized Swimming Club, and Letters for Love, which writes letters to the elderly throughout the year and at holidays. In her spare time, Lily enjoys spending time with her cat Nigel and pug Max, playing water polo on her school team, and getting frozen yogurt with her friends. Lily is looking forward to the State Conference in San Jose and meeting so many inspirational leaders all over the state of California!
Kacey Williamson
Southern Director
kacey.williamson@caslboard.com
Crean Lutheran High School
Area F
Kacey Williamson is a senior this year at Crean Lutheran High School in Irvine, California. This is her first year as a member of the CASL State Board. Kacey is a member of the Elections Committee, and she hopes to help other delegates realize their goals of becoming members of the CASL State Board by making the elections process for the 2013 CASL State Conference the best it can be. She has also been involved with various clubs at her school, including the Make-A-Wish Club, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Key Club, and the National Honor Society. She has held the position of Secretary in the Make-A-Wish Club and Key Club and is a secretary of the Servant Leadership Team at her school this year. Kacey is also a member of her school’s Varsity Girls Volleyball team. In her spare time, Kacey loves spending time with friends. This year on the CASL State Board, Kacey wants to help students across California grow as leaders and bring what they learn from CASL back to their schools to better their campuses.
Makenna Hopwood
Southern Director
makenna.hopwood@caslboard.com
San Pasqel High School
Area G
Makenna Hopwood is a senior at San Pasqual High School in Escondido, California. This is her fourth year on the CASL State Board and she has been in ASB since seventh grade. Makenna represents Southern California by attending leadership events put on by CASL, supporting schools around San Diego, and working diligently with the other board members to create an outstanding CASL State Conference! She is also ASB Vice President and actively involved on her campus and in her community through clubs including: Key Club, NHS, CSF, Care Club, and Interact. When she is not interning at the Challenged Athletes Foundation, Makenna's free time is spent snowboarding, going to the beach, and traveling the world. She is so excited to be able to experience her fourth and last CASL State Conference and is looking forward to seeing the impact California leaders will have on the world.
Mallory Beard
Southern Director
mallory.beard@caslboard.com
Chino Hills High School
Area E
Mallory Beard is currently a junior at Chino Hills High School in Chino Hills, California. This is her first year serving as a Southern Director on the CASL State Board. At school, she is in her second year of ASB and plays on the girls’ varsity volleyball team. She is also a member of her school’s Key Club and volunteers for the Let It Be Foundation. Mallory’s goal in life is to positively influence the world, and she truly believes in using her position on the CASL state board to fulfill that goal. Mallory considers it an amazing privilege to be a part of CASL, and is sincerely grateful for the life-changing experience it provides.
Carlyn Morones
Southern Director
carlyn.morones@caslboard.com
Yorba Linda High School
Area F
Carlyn Morones is a junior at Yorba Linda High School. She is serving her third year on the CASL State Board; she was Southern Freshman Director for one year, and going into her second year as a Southern Director. Her love for student leadership is fueled by CASL and her position as a Senate Leader at her high school. Her involvement in Senate allows her to stay actively involved in her church leadership and many clubs on campus such as California Scholarship Federation, National Honor Society, and Key Club. The National Charity League and Invisible Children are two organizations she dedicates much of her time as well. When she is not at school or on a train for CASL, she loves relaxing on the beach, spending time at her church, and playing soccer for her club and high school teams. She is always surrounded by people and she loves helping others, supporting her desire to study Psychology in college. Carlyn looks forward to giving California's amazing student leaders the opportunity to find their passions in life by giving back, just like herself. She can't wait to see you at the CASL Conference in April!
Marvin Flores
Southern Director
marvin.flores@caslboard.com
Loara High School
Area F
Marvin Flores attends Loara High School in Anaheim, California, and is proud to say red and gold, his school colors, run through him like the rapids of the Grand Canyon. He is a senior entering his third year in ASB as ASB Vice President and his first year on the CASL State Board as a Southern Director. Other positions he holds are Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán President, YMCA Student Body President, District Ambassador, and is a part of French Club, Journalism, Soccer, Track and Field, and Ping Pong Club! He wasn’t always this involved, in fact, he just did what he could to get by, wasn’t that involved in high school, and usually wasn’t the most talkative person. On January 23, 2012 his grandfather, Timoteo Flores, passed away and this changed how he viewed everything about life. In his words, his grandfather was, “His idol, his friend, his inspiration and most importantly his grandfather. No real words written on paper can say how he felt about him. This moment in his life showed him that if you love something, pursue it and work hard for it. Don’t let what others think of you get to you and most important live like there’s no tomorrow. The best things in life are the people you share it with and the memories you make.” The one word he choses to describe himself is hard-working and he has shown that with everything he has become a part of. One of his goals for this year is to help anyone and everyone that needs his help with anything for the state of California, as well as meet as many people as he can and put a smiles on their faces.
Amanda Regalado
Southern Director
amanda.regalado@caslboard.com
Quartz Hill High School
Area E
Amanda Regalado is in her junior year at Quartz Hill High School in Lancaster, California. She currently serves as ASB Vice President and oversees all fundraisers, club activities, and Senate meetings. She makes her school work and grades a top priority along with CASL, ASB, and God. At Quartz Hill, Amanda is a third year member of the Mock Trial team and a Varsity jumper on the track team. Academic excellence also plays a large role in Amanda's life. In her free time, she enjoys painting her nails and going to the gym. Amanda discovered her love for leadership at an early age when she began ASB in the 6th grade. This love turned quickly into a passion after she realized a small person like herself could make a difference in the lives of others. As a Southern Director on the CASL State Board, Amanda hopes to take advantage of the opportunities to build lasting relationships with the people she meets. She sees CASL as a huge blessing in her life and wants to share the CASLove with as many people as she can.
Lizzie Landau
Southern Director
lizzie.landau@caslboard.com
Westview High School
Area G
Lizzie Landau is currently a junior attending Westview High School in San Diego. She served as class president for both her freshman and sophomore years and is planning on running for ASB President this January. Lizzie was selected to represent her school at the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Southern California Conference in the Spring 2012. Lizzie serves on the Intrastate and Region Meeting Committee which develops the main curriculum and activities for the CASL state conference this April. At school, Lizzie enjoys participating in Leadership, California Scholarship Federation, National Honor Society, and Lacrosse. She loves listening to music, watching movies, and going to sporting events at her high school to cheer on the Wolverines. Lizzie is very excited to be serving on the CASL State Board this year. She’s looking forward to helping student leaders all across California have the same unforgettable experiences she has had through CASL. Also this year, Lizzie is very excited to proudly wear her new letterman jacket and to try out for her school’s spring musical, something she has promised herself she would do before graduating in the fall of 2014.
Freshmen Director
teddy.knox@caslboard.com
Holmes Junior High School
Area A
Teddy Knox is a freshman, currently attending Holmes Junior High in Davis, California. This is his first year on the CASL Board, and his second year in Student Government. He is the Northern Freshman Director, which means that he represents the Freshmen of Northern California. Within CASL, he is a member of the Visualizations Committee, which involves helping design logos, t-shirts, and sets for the conference. At his school, he is the ASB Consultant, which means he helps his Student Council deal with things they have not experienced before. Outside of work he likes playing the saxophone and the piano, spending time with his friends, and playing games. This year he is excited to meet and help schools and students across the state.
Steve Erdelyi
Freshmen Director
stephen.erdelyi@caslboard.com
Valley Center High School
Area G
Steve Erdelyi, Jr. is a freshman this year and attends Valley Center High School in Valley Center, California. He has been in ASB for two years now and went to his first CASL conference in the seventh grade. He serves on the Elections Committee, and with the help of other committee members, he works diligently to simplify the application processes you see and use every year. He plans to run for Freshman Class President in the Fall, and be a part of Valley Center High School’s ASB/ Leadership Class. When he is not busy with school work, Boy Scouts, and CASL, he enjoys spending time with friends and exploring the latest and greatest Apple products. Water polo is also one of his favorite sports, and he plays on the JV team for his High School. The one thing he is most excited about in this upcoming year is the chance to learn some amazing stories, and in turn make new friends.
Web & Media Director
Noah Cole
noah.cole@caslboard.com
Rancho Cucamonga High School
Area F
Noah Cole has been a dedicated CASL State Board member for a total of 3 years. As a senior, he is taking on his final year as Web & Media Director. His leadership style was molded by his experience on the board and he cites his main influence and mentor as Past President Jamal Edwards, who was a fellow leader in his Rancho Cucamonga High School ASB class. He started his leadership journey as the Commissioner of Technical Support in his class and is now the ASB President. Noah has been a part of the board since it went camping in 2011, left legacies in 2012, and leaves a legacy of his own as he contributes his story to the upcoming “Once Upon a CASL: Know the Story, Know the Person” conference this Spring 2013. His computer talents on the board have helped him design several conference t-shirts with the visualizations team, produce all conference intro and theme announcement videos, and pioneer the youtube.com/CASLfan channel. His most recent leadership venture was involvement in the passing of a bond for his school district (the Chaffey Joint Union High School District), where he represented the voices of 25,000 students in favor of the bond that would improve technology in classrooms for the next 20 years. To Noah Cole, “leadership is development” and he encourages every leader to get out of their comfort zone and push their limits to discover their true leadership potential and ability.
Cassie Daniel
Web & Media Director
cassie.daniel@caslboard.com
Ruben S. Ayala High School
Area E
Cassie Daniel is a senior at Ruben S. Ayala High School in Chino Hills, California. She is very excited about the opportunities ahead as a second year board member, including traveling to promote the CASL State Conference, creating exciting videos to use throughout the year, and most importantly getting connected with student leaders across the state! At home in Southern California, Cassie enjoys many things including going on adventures and spending time with her five little siblings. She has been a part of Ayala’s United Student Body leadership for four years and served as her Freshman Class Social Chairperson, Commissioner of Renaissance, and USB Speaker of the House. As a senior, she is now the United Student Body President. Cassie can’t wait to see you at the CASL State Conference in 2013!
Nick Fadgen
Web & Media Director
nick.fadgen@caslboard.com
Temescal Canyon High School
Area F
Nick Fadgen is a senior this year and attends Temescal Canyon High School in Lake Elsinore, California. He is in his fourth year of ASB and his first year being on the CASL State Board. Nick works handles the technology side of CASL, including videos, designs, the website, and much more with his fellow Web and Media Directors. He also works to create many of the cool logos and visuals you see at the conference with the Visualizations Committee. Nick also volunteers for the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Foundation, which all started when he was selected by his school to attend the seminar at the end of his sophomore year. He fell in love with the organization and volunteered as a Junior Counselor at last year’s seminar and is a part of the planning committee for this upcoming year’s seminar. His other leadership roles for this year include the Sound and Video Engineer for his ASB and also National Honor Society president. At school he is a part of the California Scholarship Federation, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Interact. When he is not catching up on school work or working he loves spending time with his friends and family, making people laugh, and going to the beach during summer and snowboarding during winter. The one thing he is most excited for this year is being able to reach out to students all over California and hopefully make an impact on their lives.
Dylan Valdivia
Communications Director
dylan.valdivia@caslboard.com
Beaumont High School
Area F
Dylan Valdivia is a senior at Beaumont High School. While he has volunteered with CASL for the past few years, this is Dylan’s first year on the board. He is pleased to be your Communications Director, where he works to promote the CASL State Conference, contact various vendors, and record minutes at all CASL Board meetings. He has served as the ASB President at Beaumont High School for the past two years, in addition to previously serving terms as Freshman Class President and Activities Commissioner. He is involved in National Honor Society, California Scholarship Federation, Leadership, and ASB. Around the community, you can find him working for the Beaumont/Cherry Valley Recreation and Park District as a Recreational Assistant, or serving as the Commissioner of the Beaumont Youth Advisory Council.
Sandra Kurland
CADA/CASL Leadership Development Coordinator
sandra.kurland@caslboard.com
CADA/CASL
Allison Gadeke
Advisory Board Member
allison.gadeke@caslboard.com
Sierra Middle School
Area A
Allison Gadeke is a member of the CASL Advisory Board. She has thoroughly enjoyed being involved with CASL for the past 14 years -- eight of those as a CASL Board Member. She teaches at and is the Activities Director for Sierra Middle School in Stockton, California, and loves the opportunities she gets to work with positive energy kids who WILL change their world. Allison works as an advisor to the CASL Board students to help them realize their dreams of putting on an outstanding conference. She has excitedly watched our board, conference, and organization grow to be recognized as one of the top in the nation. Allison cannot wait to see what the future holds for CASL!
Susan Moerder
Advisory Board Member
susan.moerder@caslboard.com
Francis Parker School
Area G
Susan Moerder is the Science Department Chair at Francis Parker School in San Diego. She joined the Parker staff 30 years ago. During her tenure at Parker she has worn several hats; serving as ASB advisor for 10 years, Yearbook advisor for six years, Assistant Head of the Upper School for six years, and now Chair of the Upper School Science Department for the past 6 years. Susan has been a member of the CASL State Board ever since its very first year. As an advisor to the board she works directly with the Elections Committee and is the transportation coordinator for board members to attend board meetings and the CASL State Conferences. Susan has recently been hired as the Lead Instructor for UCSD’s Global Environmental Leadership and Sustainability program, teaching students how to take the lead in helping sustain the earth and regain what is being lost. She has been recognized for her excellence in teaching with Stanford University’s Teacher Tribute Award and Parker’s Mulliken Award For Excellence in Teaching.
Jose Duenas
Advisory Board Member
jose.duenas@caslboard.com
Balboa Middle School
Area D
Jana Plat
Advisory Board Member
jana.plat@caslboard.com
Area D
Sam Weinstein
Advisory Board Assistant
sam.weinstein@caslboard.com
University of San Diego
Area G
Stephen Colón
CASL Intern
stephen.colon@caslboard.com
Pitzer College
Area F
Born and raised in Los Angeles County, Stephen Colón went to high school at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe Springs, where he served on ASB for four years. During high school, Stephen served on the CASL State Board for two years, representing Area E as a junior and serving as Web & Media Director for his senior year. He is now a second-year student at Pitzer College in Claremont, and serves as an intern for the CASL Board. His main duties include support for the administrative roles of the Advisory Committee and assisting the Web and Media Directors with publications and advertising. Stephen is majoring in Political and Organizational Studies, and hopes to work in public service after completing his bachelor's degree. At Pitzer, Stephen serves in the leadership roles of Resident Assistant and Sophomore Senator.