Board of Directors

The ASBA Board of Directors includes the Executive Committee, County Directors, and Caucus/Alliance Chairs. These leaders guide ASBA’s advocacy, governance, and policy efforts, representing communities across Arizona and shaping the future of public education.

Executive Officers 2026

Mitra Khazai

President

Wendy Effing

President-Elect

Armando Montero

Armando Montero

Treasurer

Chris King

Secretary

Tadeo De La Hoya

Tadeo De La Hoya

Immediate Past President

County Directors 2026

Daisy Slim

Apache County Director

Nelson Daley

Cochise County Director

Jimelia Talasyousiea

Jimelia Talasyousiea

Coconino County Director

Katy Taylor

Gila County Director

Mike DeLaO

Graham County Director

Kelly Baker

Greenlee County Director

Dr. Donna Lewis

Dr. Donna Lewis

Maricopa County Co-Director

Paul Ulan

Maricopa County Co-Director

Carolyn Freedman

Carolyn Freedman

La Paz County Director

Sarah Hall

Mohave County Director

Jeremy Curtis

Navajo County Director

John Sparks

Pima County Co-Director

Stephanie Miller

Stephanie Miller

Pima County Co-Director

Roger Biede

Pinal County Director

Robert Rojas

Santa Cruz County Director

Andy Fraher

Yavapai County Director

Juan Castillo

Yuma County Director

ASBA Caucus/Alliance Leadership

Cesar Lopez

HNAIC President

Marcarlo Roanhorse

Marcarlo Roanhorse

HNAIC Vice President

Ed Buster

Black Alliance President