Jessica Gomez, a distinguished education leader with 24 years of experience, currently serves as the Director of Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Menifee Union. Serving 14 years as an elementary principal in Title I schools, her passion is in people-first practices. Honored as the 2023 CALSA Region VI Site Administrator of the Year and the 2021 ACSA Region 12 Elementary Principal of the Year, Jessica’s influence reaches national heights. As an author and presenter, she co-wrote “Lead with Collaboration: A Complete Guide to Transforming Staff Meetings” and conducts professional development workshops across the country. Jessica’s leadership excels in leadership development, transforming school cultures, equity, and closing opportunity gaps through aligned standards, instruction, and assessment.