Board Member Resources
This page provides information about Board Member appointments and term expirations, Board committees, upcoming Board meetings and events that Board members may attend, and quick access to links of Board resources and training materials.
Board Member Appointment and Term Information
Click on the Board Member name to see appointment type, term expiration, and other information.
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Gubernatorial/Legislative Appointee
Ex-officio Member
Committees of the Board
Executive Evaluation Committee
EEC Charter
Jim Cervantes, Chair
Stephen Russell, Member
Lourdes Castro Ramírez, Member
The Audit & Risk Management Committee
Audit & Risk Management Committee Charter
Dalila Sotelo, Chair
Fiona Ma, Member
Frederick P. White, Member
New Opportunities Committee
New Opportunities Committee Charter
Frederick P. White, Chair
Jim Cervantes, Member
Maria Cabildo, Member
Tiena Johnson Hall, Member
Tomiquia Moss, Member
Upcoming Meetings and Events
01/28/25
General Board Meeting
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In-person ONLY
California Department of Food and Agriculture
1220 N Street - Auditorium
Sacramento, CA 95814
02/20/25
Audit & Risk Management Committe and General Board Meeting
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In-person ONLY
California Department of Food and Agriculture
1220 N Street - Auditorium
Sacramento, CA 95814
03/19/25
CalHFA Board Workshop
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
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CalHFA HQ
500 Capitol Mall, 5th Floor Conference Center
Sacramento, CA 95814
03/20/25
General Board Meeting
Starts at 9:00 a.m.
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CalHFA HQ
500 Capitol Mall, 5th Floor Conference Center
Sacramento, CA 95814
04/17/25
General Board Meeting
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TBD
05/22/25
Audit & Risk Management Committe and General Baord Meeting
- TBD
Please email your request to attend any of the upcoming conferences to Courtney Pond at cpond@calhfa.ca.gov.
Board Training
These are recommended and required trainings for Board members' education and, in some cases, to ensure compliance with State policy. Each Board member will be notified periodically about training that has been scheduled for their completion. If you have any questions, please contact Courtney Pond at 916.326.8084.
Other Trainings
- 2023 Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act Training
This training was presented at the January 19, 2023 board meeting. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation can be viewed here. - Annual Governance Training
Governance Training presentation to the Board on November 21, 2024 by Mandy Merchant
State Required Trainings & Annual Filings
Ethics Training required within 6 months of appointment and then every 2 years after, Workplace Harassment Prevention Training required every 2 years, Defensive Driver Online Training required every 4 years, Statements of Economic Interests Form 700 annual filing required by April 1st.
Board resources, links, and other documents
- Introduction to CalHFA for New Board Members
- New Board Member Checklist
- Board Orientation and Training Overview
- Health and Safety Code §50900-50916
- CA Code of Regulations §13300 – Board Action
- Political Reform Act: Government Code §87400-87407; 87450;
91000-91000.5; 91013.5 - CA Government Code §1090
- CA Code of Regulations §10001 – General Provisions
- CA Code of Regulations FPPC §18730 Conflict of Interest Code
- National Conference of State Housing Boards Boardmanship Basics
- A Handy Guide to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act
- Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act
Other Resources
CalHFA Policies
Need Help?
- Admin Support - Courtney Pond
cpond@calhfa.ca.gov | 916.326.8084 - Form 700 Support - Jennifer Beals
jbeals@calhfa.ca.gov | 916.326.8475 - I.T. Support
ITHelp@CalHFA.ca.gov | 916.326.8888
