CCEE Staff Bios
Sujie Shin
Deputy Executive Director
Sujie Shin serves as the Deputy Executive Director for the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE). In this role, Shin works closely with Executive Director Matt Navo, oversees agency operations, spearheads specific statewide initiatives, and helps to lead Direct Technical Assistance efforts. She oversees research and evaluation initiatives within the agency, centered around the implementation of systemic practices within districts and schools aimed at equitable access, opportunity, and outcomes for students.
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Jim Shen
Assistant Director
Jim Shen serves as the Assistant Director of Data for Continuous Improvement for the CCEE. In this role, he supports the implementation of research and evidence to strengthen instructional practice and school leadership for the local educational agencies that CCEE serves. He works
with CCEE staff, statewide agencies, and other partners to find opportunities to support internal research and data analysis initiatives and better integrate research, data, and practice.
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Dorcas Kong
Senior Specialist, Executive Projects
Dorcas Kong serves as the Senior Specialist of Executive Projects for the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE). In this role, she facilitates the Data Research Learning Network (DRLN) for select districts and county offices, enhancing their capacity to make data-driven decisions, implement evidence-based practices, and drive strategic improvements to support equitable student outcomes. She also serves as the lead for the Data Leadership Course in the Data Literacy & Leadership Academy, building the data capacity and proficiency of K-12 education professionals to inform strategy, communicate impact, and drive instructional change. Prior to joining the CCEE, Kong was a graduate student in the M.S.Ed. Education Policy program at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Sehrish Anjum
Senior Specialist, Communication
Sehrish’s life-passion for ensuring high-quality education for all led her to join CCEE as a Program Specialist in fall 2020. Her current role at CCEE includes leading the development and execution of CCEE’s strategic communication initiatives. Prior to joining the CCEE team, Sehrish served as a Student Service Professional at California State University, East Bay supporting students with meeting graduation requirements and the development of the degree audit report. More recently, she served as a Project Specialist for the Quality Matters program at Contra Costa County Office of Education, providing operational and administrative support.
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Emma Oh
Fiscal Coordinator
Emma Oh serves as a Fiscal Coordinator for the CCEE. In this role, she coordinates the agency’s fiscal operations including budget management, contracting, invoicing and the agency’s internal operation practices. Prior to joining the CCEE, Emma was a Financial Analyst at San Mateo-Foster City School District. She worked collaboratively between the Facilities Department and the Business Department where her work was primarily focused on financial analysis related to multi-year facilities construction projects.
Emma is delighted to be part of the team at CCEE and is looking forward to working with our partners to build relationship and improve the quality of education throughout the K-12 system. Read More
Emma is delighted to be part of the team at CCEE and is looking forward to working with our partners to build relationship and improve the quality of education throughout the K-12 system. Read More
Mayra Mendoza-Flores
Fiscal Analyst
Mayra Mendoza-Flores serves as a Fiscal Analyst for the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE). In this role, she provides both fiscal and administrative support, contributing to the organization’s financial operations and ensuring smooth internal processes.
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Nicole Hanlon
Administrative Assistant II
Nicole Hanlon serves as the Administrative Assistant II at the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE). In this role, she provides comprehensive administrative, fiscal, travel, and program support to both the Innovative Instruction and Impact (I3) team and the
Teaching, Learning, and Leading Center (TLLC).
Prior to joining CCEE, Nicole worked with the Saugus Union School District, where she held the position of Administrative Office Assistant at both individual school sites and the district office. In her free time she enjoys travelling and
camping with her family and friends.
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