Who We Are

As an association we are committed to empowering our members by creating a culture of organizing, developing local leaders and educators, and engaging with community members and organizations.

OUR MISSION

We are committed to advancing the cause of a quality public education that upholds the human dignity and worth of all children toward the end of building a more just, equitable, and democratic society.

Leadership

Leadership Team

The Leadership Team of the Fresno Teachers Association is composed of the four Officers and six Director’s-at-large elected by the FTA active membership. The Leadership Team exercises all of the appropriate powers of the Association subject to the restrictions provided by state and federal law, Association By-laws, and the policies established by the Representative Council.

Officers

Manuel Bonilla

President

Peter Beck

Vice President

Tamara Smith

Treasurer

Trish Renfro

Secretary

Directors at large

Marisa Rodriguez

Director at Large

Meghan Schimmel

Director at Large

Jose Sandoval

Director at Large

Michael Dunlop

Director at Large

Rom Orm

Director at Large

Jon Bath

Director at Large

Professional Staff

Louis Jamerson

Executive Director

Magdalena Gomez

Associate Director

Janette Lomeli

Membership Administration

Diana Kelly

Accountant

Latisha Harris

Associate Executive Director

Felipe Grimaldo

Associate Executive Director