Lighthouse Community Public Schools
Ashley A. Cardenas currently serves as a Procurement Coordinator/AP Specialist and Office Manager at Lighthouse Community Public Schools, where responsibilities include managing daily attendance systems, supporting school administration, and facilitating enrollment processes. Previously, Ashley held an internship in People Programs & HR Operations at Terviva, where tasks included I-9 verification and policy development following the Roe v. Wade decision. Other roles include Client Service Representative at Bank of America, Administrative Assistant at Oakland Unified School District, and Food and Beverage Team Member at Target. Additionally, Ashley completed a Marketing Internship at Salesforce. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Mills College, earned in 2022.
Lighthouse Community Public Schools
At Lighthouse Community Public Schools (LCPS), we believe an exceptional education brings out each child’s unique light and potential. Founded in 2002, LCPS operates two high-achieving K-12 public charter schools — Lighthouse and Lodestar — serving nearly 1,300 students in East Oakland. With a vision of transforming our community through creating a family of exceptional schools serving youth and families in Oakland, our mission is to prepare diverse students for college, a career of their choice, and to be lifelong changemakers. Grounded in our core values of community, integrity, agency, love, and social justice and rooted in the EL Education model, LCPS is a leader in fostering innovative schools achieving exceptional student outcomes where each child is at the center of their own learning. LCPS will continue to increase its impact as we grow to a third site, ultimately serving 2500 Oakland students and their families. LCPS exists to counter persistent educational inequity that threatens our collective future; a beacon for public education where each graduate fulfills the promise of a better, brighter Oakland.