Congratulations to the 2026 cohort of the California City Management Foundation’s New & Future City Managers Seminar!

One of CCMF’s flagship events, the seminar brings together new city managers and professionals preparing to take the next step in their local government careers. Through direct mentoring from experienced city managers, attendees gain practical insights into the profession and build connections with peers from across California.

We are pleased to welcome this year’s 22 participants:

  • Ariana Adame – Assistant City Manager – Community Services, City of West Sacramento
  • Arabo Parseghian – Assistant City Manager, City of La Cañada Flintridge
  • Ashley Collick – City Manager, City of San Juan Bautista
  • Carla Hansen – Assistant City Manager, City of Novato
  • Casey Brooksher – Assistant City Manager, City of Hesperia
  • Cody Einfalt – City Manager, Town of Los Altos Hills
  • Courtney Padgett – Assistant City Manager, City of Burbank
  • Danny Rivas – Director of Community Safety and Acting Director of Human Services and Rent Stabilization, City of West Hollywood
  • Darcy Smith – Town Manager, Town of Portola Valley
  • Darin Gale – City Manager, City of Pittsburg
  • Edith Ramirez – Assistant City Manager, Development Services, City of Morgan Hill
  • Heather Sumagaysay – Deputy City Manager, City of Simi Valley
  • Jason Nutt – Interim City Manager, City of Santa Rosa
  • Kanika Kith – City Manager, City of San Fernando
  • Lauren Sugayan – Assistant City Manager, City of Martinez
  • Michelle Flaherty – Assistant City Manager, City of Redwood City
  • Nardy Lopez – Assistant City Manager, City of Palmdale
  • Nita Wracker – Assistant City Manager, City of Lincoln
  • Ryan McClean – City Manager, City of Diamond Bar
  • Scott Koll – Assistant City Manager, City of San Ramon
  • Sean Kelleher – Assistant City Manager, Development, City of Moreno Valley
  • Sofia Mangalam – Deputy City Manager, City of Foster City

CCMF looks forward to supporting this cohort as they continue developing their leadership skills and preparing for the opportunities and responsibilities of city management.