Cindy Wagner

Superintendent
The O'Farrell Charter Schools

Jason Sitomer

Head of Client Finance
Charter Impact

Jason serves as the Managing Director for Charter Impact, where he leads a team of 21 directors supporting the financial operations of more than 130 charter schools nationwide. He joined the organization four years ago and plays a key role in strategic growth, fiscal oversight, and client thought partnership. Prior to Charter Impact, Jason served as Senior Director of Finance for a large charter network comprising 27 schools. Over his five-year tenure, he oversaw financial forecasting, cash management, banking relationships, authorizer compliance, and strategic reporting. Jason is a committed advocate for school choice and expanding educational opportunities beyond the traditional public school system.

Kennedy Hilario

CEO
ACE Charter Schools

Mr. Hilario is currently the CEO of ACE Charter Schools, where he is responsible for managing the finances, operations, compliance and fundraising, as well as guiding the instructional recovery of the student community after the pandemic setback. Kennedy comes to ACE with a track record of leading growth, financial and academic achievement in several charter school networks in California and Massachusetts and has assisted in the turnaround of district schools. He is a native Spanish speaker and has extensive knowledge of the K-12 school space - including deep experience working with student populations from low-income communities.

Dr. Lisa Gonzales

Chief Operations Officer
The O'Farrell Charter Schools

Dr. Lisa Gonzales is Chief Operations Officer at The O'Farrell Charter Schools, former ACSA President, and was selected by President Obama as a "Future Ready Superintendent." She oversees operational strategy and support for a multi-campus charter system serving diverse student populations. With prior experience as Associate Superintendent of Operations and Finance at Marysville School District and Chief Business Officer at Mt. Diablo Unified, Dr. Gonzales has managed budgets exceeding $200 million and led cross-functional teams across departments such as facilities, transportation, nutrition, and finance. She holds multiple certifications in business management and is known for her systems-thinking approach, integrating strategic planning with operational execution. Committed to building future-ready schools, Dr. Gonzales drives collaboration and continuous improvement to ensure all operational functions support the success and well-being of students and staff.

William Toomey

Superintendent
INGENIUM SCHOOLS

Bill brings nearly three decades of experience at every level in public education. He has worked across the country starting his teaching career in Chicago, where he received the “National Educator of the Year” award in 1998. Bill’s multi-faceted career includes serving as a Teacher, Principal, Director, Deputy Superintendent, Chief Academic Officer, Chief Business Officer, and Superintendent. A strong focus on achieving exceptional learner outcomes, while growing school networks fiscally and nationally for two charter management organizations serving over 100,000 students, has been the cornerstone of Bill’s career. His inspirational leadership, mentorship, and relationship-building have helped develop many current educational leaders nationwide. He is driven by a passion for creating and leading high-quality school choice options in underserved communities.