JOIN US
We want you to join us!
Whether you are a student, a professional practitioner, an academic, a job seeker or someone who is passionate about public service, we look forward to having you at our events and as an active voice in our community. ASPA Sacramento welcomes you.
Become an Official Member of ASPA National
Your membership includes:
- Information about upcoming events including free virtual events
- Member discount rates to attend chapter events
- The Public Administration Review (PAR) Journal
- Access to ASPA conferences
- Annual fee required (student and new professional discounts available)
- Learn about more membership benefits from ASPA National
To become an official member of ASPA National or to learn more, visit the ASPA National website.
Be sure to designate "Sacramento Chapter" when registering to be added to our Member Database!
ASPA Sacramento Executive Council
The ASPA Sacramento Executive Council meets monthly and you are welcome to join us. Email the chapter for meeting details at sacramentoaspa@gmail.com.
Your ASPA Sacramento Chapter is led by a dedicated group of volunteers.
The 2025-2026 Executive Council includes:
President
Jinnae Looney, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Vice President
Breanna Lugaro, HDR
Treasurer
JaConya Merchant-Jones, MPA
Secretary
Valerie Varela, City of Sacramento
Director of Communications and Engagement
Crysta Peele, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire)
Organization and Community Partnership Coordinator
Valerie Sanchez, California Department of Social Services
Events Coordinator
Tasha Toy, City of Rancho Cordova
Immediate Past President
Zachary Kihm, Los Angeles County Development Authority
Executive Council Members
Ahrum Chang, California State University, Sacramento
Andrés M. Mayorga, University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
Charles Kaye-Essien, University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
Courtney MacArthur, California Department of Education
Inonge Lifanu, Franchise Tax Board
J. Brandon Philips, California State University East Bay
Sara Amin, California Department of Justice
Saahir Shafi, California State University, Sacramento
Silvia L. Rodriguez, California Department of Public Health
Vikremjeet Padda, University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
Members Emeritus
Dr. Chester A. Newland
Geoff McLennan
Marcie Paolinelli
Richard Hill
Lisa Beutler
Contact Details
Main email address: SacramentoASPA@gmail.com