Helpful Guide
Reach CFT by department specialty
The CFT provides high-quality member services ranging from topnotch contract negotiation to training. Members have access to experts in community outreach, political action, research, educational issues, communications and data management. This listing is organized by department first, then location.
Communications
Helping local unions develop and implement a public relations strategy
BAY AREA OFFICE
Matthew
Hardy Communications Director
Data Management
Helping unions use technology to keep accurate membership records and develop websites
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Martin Mota Data
Management Specialist
Field Services
Helping local unions represent their members through collective bargaining
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Martha Figueroa Field
Representative
Carolyn Richie Field
Representative
BAY AREA OFFICE
Sarah Henne Field
Representative
Sue Pak Field
Representative
Ed Wang Field
Representative
COSTA MESA FIELD OFFICE
Frank
Oppedisano Field Representative
FRESNO FIELD OFFICE
Shannon Willson Field
Representative
PETALUMA FIELD OFFICE
Terry Elverum Field
Representative
SACRAMENTO OFFICE
Field Representative Position Vacant
VENTURA COUNTY FIELD OFFICE
Wes Davis Field
Representative
Financial Services
Helping local unions plan financial programs
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Luukia Smith Secretary
Treasurer
Liz Soto Controller
​SACRAMENTO OFFICE
Leticia Castro Director
of Administrative Services
Governmental Relations
Advocating for the interests of our members to state government
SACRAMENTO OFFICE
Tristan
Brown Legislative Representative
Bryan
Ha Legislative Representative
Ron Rapp Legislative
Director
Organizing
Helping local unions organize for power
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Charlotte
Bowman Organizing Project Staff
Lyndsey
Lefebvre Organizing Project Staff
Laila
Molina Organizing Project Staff
BAY AREA OFFICE
Valarie Bachelor
Organizer
Audrie
Francis Organizing Project Staff
Dylan Horowitz Organizing
Project Staff
Sandra Weese Organizing
Director
COSTA MESA OFFICE
Erin Conley Organizer
Political Action
Working to elect responsive public officials
BAY AREA OFFICE
Jessica
Ulstad Political Director
Publications
Helping local unions communicate effectively with their members
BAY AREA OFFICE
Jane
Hundertmark Publications Director
Research
Helping local unions understand employer finances
SACRAMENTO OFFICE
Joanna
Valentine Research Director
Training
Helping local unions build capacity
BAY AREA OFFICE
Zev Kvitky Training
Director