Satra Zurita – Clerk (Trustee Area G)
Satra D. Zurita is the long-serving Clerk of the Board of Trustees for CUSD. Alongside her work in education, she worked for the City of Compton for over 28 years in senior-level departments. She is also a proud alumnus of Compton High School. She advocates for students and families in neighborhoods stretching from Compton to North Carson, including the communities of East Rancho Dominguez, Enterprise, Mona Park, Rosewood, Stevenson Village, West Rancho Dominguez, and Willowbrook
Dr. Ayanna E. Davis – Legislative Representative (Trustee Area B)
Dr. Ayanna E. Davis is a lifelong educator, labor leader, and a member of the Compton Unified School District (CUSD) Board of Trustees, representing Area B. She previously spent 21 years as a teacher and principal in the Watts community. As the Trustee for Area B and the Legislative Representative, she communicates directly with state lawmakers on behalf of Compton schools. During her tenure, CUSD achieved the top graduation rate in Los Angeles County. Dr. Ayanna E. Davis is also currently running for State district 65.
Denzell Perry – LA County Schools Trustees Representative (Trustee Area A)
Denzell Perry was raised in Compton and made history as one of the youngest elected Black officials in California and the district's youngest-ever Board President in 2023. He graduated from Dominguez High School and rose to prominence as a National Ambassador and Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. He serves as the Chairman and CEO of the United Children's Foundation for Progress and has held leadership roles in several civic organizations, including Regional Vice Chair of the Black Caucus for the California Democratic Party.
Micah Ali – Board President (Trustee Area C)
Micah Ali is the longest serving board president in the history of Compton Unified School District. He has represented Trustee Area C since 2007 and serves on the California State Senate-appointed Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory (RIPA) Commission. He is an advocate for early childhood education, has established school-based health centers, and equity for Black and Brown communities.
Michael Hooper – Vice President (Trustee Area D)
Michael Hooper is a dedicated Social Worker for the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and an associate therapist. Before transitioning to social work, he spent 18 years at PepsiCo, last serving as a Key Account Manager. He was officially sworn in to the CUSD Board in April 2024 and his current term expires in March 2028
Alma Taylor-Pleasant – Member (Trustee Area E)
She had previously served as the Clerk for the CUSD Board of Trustees. She spearheaded "Alma's Boutique" at Dominguez High School, which allows students to earn and "spend" points on brand-new clothing to boost their confidence and dignity. Her main focus is on learning recovery, college dual-enrollment, and student support programs.
Sandra Moss – Member (Trustee Area F)
Sandra Moss has served on the board since 2015 and successfully won re-election, with her current term extending to 2028. She has previously worked as a deputy probation officer and is also actively involved at the county level as the representative for the Los Angeles County School Trustees Association.
Dr. Darin Brawley – Superintendent
Dr. Darin Brawley is a longtime Superintendent of the Compton Unified School District (CUSD), a position he has held since 2012. He is widely recognized for leading a dramatic academic turnaround in Compton's public schools, elevating graduation rates from 58% to over 90% and spearheading massive investments in STEAM.
Micah Ali – Board President (Trustee Area C)
Michael Hooper – Vice President (Trustee Area D)
Satra Zurita – Clerk (Trustee Area G)
Dr. Ayanna E. Davis – Legislative Representative (Trustee Area B)
Denzell Perry – LA County Schools Trustees Representative (Trustee Area A)
Alma Taylor-Pleasant – Member (Trustee Area E)
Sandra Moss – Member (Trustee Area F)
Dr. Darin Brawley – Superintendent