Pacific Charter Institute is led by a Board of Directors with extensive careers as educators and educational thought leaders. This diverse group works alongside our executive director, Dr. Paul Keefer, to create innovative and adaptive policies that bolster our mission. Our governing body’s unique experience and insight set PCI apart from traditional school boards and school districts in Northern California.
Upcoming Board Meetings
PCI Board Meetings begin at 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted on the agenda. Visit Board Meetings for information on upcoming or recently held meetings. Board Meeting dates are listed below for your convenience.
- March 20, 2025
- June 12, 2025
Board Meeting Agendas – 2022
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- September 16, 2022 (Special Meeting)
- August 10, 2022 (Special Meeting)
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John Brennan
Education
- University of California, Davis (BS, CPA)
Background
- President, Brennan Properties
- President, BTV Management
- Audit Manager, Deloitte
Alpana S. Carey
Background
- Dean, General Education, Delta Charter High School.
- Science Teacher, Aspire Public Schools
- Lead Teacher, Stallworth Charter School
- Masters in School Administration, CSU Stanislaus
Rex Fortune, Ph.D.
Founder
Education
- A & T State University in North Carolina (BS)
- University of California, Berkeley (MA)
- Stanford University (EdD)
Background
- Founding Board member, Pacific Charter Institute
- Founder, Project Pipeline Teacher Credential now called Fortune School of Education Program (Now Fortune School of Education)
- Superintendent, Center Unified School District
- Superintendent, Inglewood Unified School District
- Deputy Superintendent, State Board of Education of California
Jarrett S. Orborne-Revis
Education
- Santa Clara University School of Law (JD)
- Monmouth University (MBA, BA)
Background
- Senior Counsel, Buchalter, APC
- Associate Attorney, LeClairRyan, LLP
- Associate Attorney, Spinelli, Donald & Nott
Judy Miller
Background
- Director of Fiscal Services, Covina-Valley Unified School District
- Supervisory Committee, San Gabriel Credit Union
- Board Member, Credit Union of Southern California
- Vice Chairperson, Heritage Park Community – Rules and Regulations Advisory Committee
- Retiree Representative, California Association of School Business Officials
Josh Modlin
Education
- Brandman University CTE Teaching Credential- Health and Medical Technology
- California State University- Sacramento (BA)
- Sacramento City College
Background
- Senior Director, Earn and Learn, Workforce Development, Foundation for California Community Colleges
- Project Director, CAI Apprenticeship Support Network
- Senior Specialist, Workforce Development Services
- CTE Educator, Sacramento County Office of Education
- President and CEO, MD Medical & Mobility Products, Inc.
- Manager, William R. Dugdale M.D. Inc.
Jean-Paul Prentice, Ph. D., CCE, LEED AP
Education
- State University of New York (BS)
- University of Southern Colorado (MBA)
- Leed Accredited Professional, US Green Building Council
Background
- Project Manager
- Active Member, Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
- PCI Parent (Three students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy)
Candice Lamarche
Education
- University of California, Berkeley, BA, Legal Studies
Background
- Charter Schools Development Center, Operations Specialist
- CharterSAFE, Director of Partnerships
- Growth Public Charter Schools, Chief Operations Officer, Founding Director of Operations
- California Charter Schools Association, Managing Director, Strategic Events