Staff Profiles

Sonia Reza	Director of Administration sonia.reza@lausd.net (213) 241-6180 Sonia Reza has served Board President Mónica García as Director of Administration since 2006. She brings to the office over 20 years of experience in administration, office management, and support for executive decision making. Sonia has worked closely and efficiently with high level government officials as well with private sector leaders. Born and raised in Boyle Heights, Sonia is an active member of her community. She has two children and nine adored grandchildren, three of whom currently attend LAUSD schools.
Jenny Aguas	Chief of Staff jenny.aguas@lausd.net (213) 241-4700 Jenny Aguas was born and raised in South LA and attended LAUSD schools. She has served Board District 2 since 2006, first as the Director of Community Engagement, Policy Director and more recently as Chief of Staff. Jenny is a graduate of UC Santa Cruz, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Latin American & Latino Studies. With the support of her husband and their son, Jenny is working her way through a Master’s Degree in Public Administration.
Juan Ramos	Special Counsel juan.ramos@lausd.net (213)241-5619
Elmer Roldan	Community Affairs Deputy elmer.roldan@lausd.net (213) 241-5691 Elmer Roldan joined Board President Mónica García’s team in March 2010. As Community Affairs Deputy he manages relationships in Board District 2 with key partners, community based organizations, parents and school staff. Prior to joining LAUSD, Elmer worked for Community Coalition, a non-profit organization in South Los Angeles founded by Assembly Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass. During his twelve-year history with the Coalition, Elmer held various positions including Director of Youth Programs, Fundraising Director and Director of Youth Organizing.
Lizette Patrón	Communications Deputy lizette.patron@lausd.net (213)241-6021
Manuel C. García	Field Representative Manuel.C.Garcia@lausd.net (213) 241-4143 Manuel García joined Board President García's office as Field Representative. In that role, Manuel supports the office's Community Affairs initiatives. A native of East Los Angeles, Manuel is the loving father of two school-age sons. He is a firm believer in the transformative value of education, both for kids and for their families.
Luis Sanchez	Senior Advisor l.sanchez@lausd.net (213) 241-4548 Luis Sanchez is the Senior Advisor for President Mónica García. Before joining the office of the Board President, Luis was founder and Executive Director of InnerCity Struggle (ICS), an organization that works to improve education and the quality of life in East Los Angeles. Luis graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in English and holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Cal State, Northridge. He resides in El Sereno with his spouse and baby boy.