SBS School Board
Meet the School Board
Nicky-Ann Lopez-Leon- PresidentGreetings, my name is Nicky-Ann Lopez-Leon, and I am a proud St. Benedict Alumni 87' and parent of St. Benedict School. I have served our St. Benedict community for several years as school board member and president (8 years), Festival Board member (15 years), Bingo Committee (10 years), Casino Committee (13 year), Altar Society (11 years) and started our 1st St. Benedict Alumni Association and Friends in 2016. I attended East Los Angeles College where I received a Registered Nursing degree.
Jeff Gonzalez- Vice PresidentMy name is Jeff Gonzalez, and this is my tenth school year as a parent board member and first as the Vice President. I have been in the St Benedict community for 26 years which includes Casino
Night Committee since 2009, St. Benedict Festival Board Member since 2005, St. Benedict Knights of Columbus Member since 2023, St. Benedict Bingo Committee since 2014, St. Benedict Alumni Association Vice President since 2021 and San Gabriel Mission Fiesta Board Member/Director since 2011. In addition, I am a member of San Gabriel Mission High School Principal’s Consultative Board since 2019, San Gabriel Mission High School Advancement Committee Chair 2019-2023 and San Gabriel Mission High School Strategic Planning Committee Chair since 2023 I have a bachelor’s degree in electrical & Electronics Engineering and am working as a Senior Manager for a biomedical device company for 32 years.
Diane Ruiz-SecretaryHello, my name is Diane Ruiz. I have been the secretary on the St Benedict school board for 6 years. I am a parent and alumni of the school. I am a St Benedict Alumni, and my children
currently attend here.
Sarah Perez – Board MemberHi. My name is Sarah Perez and this is my 4th school year as board member. I have been in the
St Benedict community for 8 years. I received my bachelor’s from Loyola Marymount University and Juris Doctorate from UCLA School of Law. I am licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. I am not an alumnus of SBS, but a parent to a 6th and 3rd grader.
Rafael Santoya- Board MemberHi. My name is Rafael Santoya, and this is my first school year as board member. I have been in the St Benedict community for 3 years as a parent. I received my bachelor’s from San Diego State University and master’s from the University of Southern California. I work in Quality Assurance as a Director of Auditing and Monitoring.
Elisa González-Board Member
Hi. My name is Elisa González, a St Benedict parent. I have been a board member at St. Benedict school for the last 4 years. I have an Associates of Art degree with an emphasis in Science from East Los Angeles College. I am a Certified Tissue Bank Specialist as well as a Certified Histology Technician.
Carlos Carrasco- Board MemberHello - My name is Carlos Carrasco. This is my third year serving on the St. Benedict school board. I have two children who attend St. Benedict, in grades 4 and 3. I am a St. Benedict alum. I hold two bachelor’s degrees in (1) Accounting and (2)Management Information Systems from Cal State University Long Beach and am an active licensed CPA. I
Melanie Ramos- Board MemberHello, my name is Melanie Ramos, and this is my first year as a member of St. Benedict School’s Parent Board. I have enjoyed being part of the school’s community for seven years. I am the parent of two Bruin students. I received my bachelor’s degree from Cal State Long Beach and master’s degree from Cal State Fullerton.
Amalia Orozco- Board MemberMy name is Amelia Orozco. I have been a school board member for at least 4 years and am St Benedict alumni parent.
Claudia Renteria-Board MemberHello, my name is Claudia Renteria. I am a St. Benedict parent to a Kindergartner and a 5th grader. I have been at St. Benedict for 8 years to date and have another 8 to go. I have had the opportunity to be a room parent, volunteer at bake sales, holiday events, field trips, and for the past 3 years, I have been cheer team mom. Joining the school parent board has been one of my goals. I am excited to share my ideas, learn from other members, and continue to give back to our St. Benedict community.
Cynthia Leyva Contreras- Board Member
Hello, my name is Cynthia Leyva Contreras and I have been with the St. Benedict’s community for eleven years. I have two graduates (class of 2021 and class of 2023) and have continued their education at Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary High School. Currently, I have a 5th grade student at SBS. I have been with the school board for four years. My current role is a school board member. During my time with SBS, I have been a devoted Catholic, Room Parent and supporter for all our fundraising needs.
Hello, my name is Cynthia Leyva Contreras and I have been with the St. Benedict’s community for eleven years. I have two graduates (class of 2021 and class of 2023) and have continued their education at Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary High School. Currently, I have a 5th grade student at SBS. I have been with the school board for four years. My current role is a school board member. During my time with SBS, I have been a devoted Catholic, Room Parent and supporter for all our fundraising needs.
Roylyn Gonzalez- Board MemberMy name is Roylyn Gonzalez, and this is my second school year as a parent board member. I have been in the St Benedict community for 26 years which includes Casino Night Committee since 2009, St. Benedict Festival Board Member since 2005, Room Parent/Head of Room Parents since 1998, St. Benedict Altar Society Member since 2013, St. Benedict Bingo Committee since 2014, St. Benedict Alumni Association Member since 2021 and San Gabriel Mission Fiesta Board Member since 2011. I own a catering business and a financial services business.