John A. Perales Sr.

John A. Perales Sr. has a wealth of experience in various leadership roles. John A. served as the Director of Family-Centered Community Partnerships at Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County starting in 2023. Before that, they worked at Nation's Finest, where they served as the Human Resources Director from December 2021 to June 2023 and as the Site Director from January 2019 to December 2021. Prior to that, they were the Director of Media Education & Partnerships at Community Media Access Partnership from September 2017 to January 2019. John also has experience in the education sector, having served as the Superintendent of San Benito High School District from April 2014 to January 2017, the Director of Human Resources at Gilroy Unified School District from July 2013 to April 2014, the Founding Principal of Christopher High School from May 2008 to June 2013, and held various principal roles at Gilroy Unified School District from October 2001 to May 2008.

John A. Perales Sr. pursued their Master's degree in Educational Leadership and Administration, General from San Jose State University from 2001 to 2003.