How much do California Forward executives make?

In FY2024, California Forward reported 21 officers and key employees. Total reported compensation was $693,975, with the highest-paid officer earning $184,026.

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Officer and Employee Compensation

Name	Title	Compensation
Ismael Herrera Thru 51924	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - NON-VOTING	$184,026
Kate Gordon as of 52024	PRESIDENT & CEO - NON-VOTING	$147,569
Selina Williams	CONTROLLER - FINANCE	$132,364
Sarah Walsh	DIRECTOR - COMMUNICATIONS	$115,008
Annalisa Wurm	DIRECTOR- REGIONS	$115,008
Patrick Jones	BOARD MEMBER	$N/A
John Chiang	BOARD MEMBER	$N/A
Lenny Mendonca	BOARD MEMBER	$N/A
Ashley Swearengin	BOARD MEMBER	$N/A
Chet Hewitt	BOARD MEMBER	$N/A
Catherine Baker	CO-CHAIR	$N/A
Connie Perez-Andreesen	BOARD MEMBER	$N/A
Bob Gutierrez	BOARD MEMBER	$N/A
Mona Pasqiull Rodgers	BOARD MEMBER	$N/A
Alysia Bell	CSN BOARD MEMBER - NON VOTING	$N/A
Michelle Decker	CSN BOARD MEMBER - NON-VOTING	$N/A
Ej Milken	BOARD MEMBER	$N/A
Gustavo Herrera	CO-CHAIR	$N/A
Jeffrey Wallace	BOARD MEMBER - VICE CHAIR	$N/A
Jordan Cunningham	BOARD MEMBER - VICE CHAIR	$N/A

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