Ask Me Anything: Charter School Facilities
Bring your questions for an open, candid conversation with the Executive Director of the California School Finance Authority. This interactive session is an opportunity to ask about the state’s charter school facilities programs, financing and funding opportunities, application processes, common challenges, and what charter leaders should be watching in the year ahead. Come with questions—or come to learn from the questions and experiences of your peers.
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Breakout session
Presented by
Will Jarrell Deputy Director California School Finance Authority
Retired district administrator, high school principal, and teacher; currently oversees general operation of CSFA and the administration of all programs.
Katrina Johantgen Executive Director California School Finance Authority
Katrina is seasoned public finance professional with over 31 years of experience in program administration. Katrina started her career as an investment banker and financial advisor serving municipalities throughout California. Since 2000, Katrina has overseen the California School Finance Authority, housed with the California State Treasurer's Office. In this role, Katrina and her team have been responsible for developing myriad financing programs to assist California charter schools, school districts, and community college districts. Katrina loves the challenge of her role at the Authority and is grateful for her amazing team at CSFA.Katrina leads an amazing team of dedicated public servants to reach high quality charter schools throughout California and assist with facility and working capital funding needs.
Mita Parikh Manager I, Conduit Program Manager
Colin Smith Analyst CSFA
Ryan Storey Supervisor I CSFA
Ryan has been with the Authority since 2016 and in his current position since 2023. He currently oversees the state funded SB740 Program, the federal funded Incentive Grant Program, and the voter funded Charter School Facilities Program. He also manages CSFA's regulatory process and actions, as well as legislative work on behalf of the Authority. Before his time with the Authority, Ryan worked in education including non-profits. He graduated with his MA in Political Science from Cal State, Northridge and works out of CSFA's Los Angeles office.
Jeffrey Taylor Analyst 2 California State Finance Authority
Jeff joined the CSFA team in 2024 after working in small business lending, SBA loan origination, and underwriting. As the lead Charter School Revolving Loan Fund analyst, he underwrites applications, processes, and closes loans, in addition to supporting the CSFP team.
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Breakout session
