Meet the Team
The Faces of Our Organization
Esmeralda Chalfant
MVEF President
Experienced, trustworthy, fun. These are just a few of the ways coworkers describe this invaluable member of our team.
Toby Bushee
MVEF Vice President
Toby Bushee serves as the Vice President of the Moreno Valley Education Foundation and as the Facilities Use Supervisor at San Bernardino City Unified School District. He co-founded the Moreno Valley Education Foundation, a non-profit aimed at enriching the lives of students within the Moreno Valley Unified School District. Toby, along with his wife Penny and their three children, has been a lifelong resident of Moreno Valley.
Ema Batongmalaque
MVEF Board Secretary
An MVUSD alumni from elementary through high school, Ema now works for Riverside County and is passionate about enriching our students' lives through arts and culture. She holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice from CSU Sacramento and an A.S. in Administration of Justice from Riverside Community College.
Renee Rojanaroj
Board member - MVUSD
VAPA Coordinator
Renee Rojanaroj serves as the Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator for the Moreno Valley Unified School District, where she passionately advocates for expanding arts education to every student in the district. She firmly believes that Arts Education is a fundamental right for students and advocates passionately for Arts Education for all. With over 25 years of experience as a music educator, graphic design artist, and trainer for arts educators and administrators, Renee brings a wealth of expertise to her role in the district. She is honored to serve on the board of the Moreno Valley Education Foundation to further support the students they serve. Renee’s passion lies center stage as the lead singer of her corporate band, After Dark, entertaining audiences across Southern California. Outside of her professional endeavors, Renee cherishes spending time with her family and enjoying live music.
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Joshua Combs
Board Member - MVUSD
Technology/Esports
Josh joined Moreno Valley Education Foundation with the vision and drive to improve upon our Non-Profit Organization, and focused on developing the organization with experience and integrity.
Brayton Williams
Board Member - MVUSD Purchasing Technician
Brayton Williams sounds like a dedicated individual! Working in the Purchasing Department of the Moreno Valley Unified School District indicates a commitment to supporting education at a fundamental level. His dedication to giving back his time to help students shows a commendable spirit of community service and a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of young people. It's wonderful to see individuals like Brayton who are not only focused on their professional responsibilities but also actively engaged in giving back to their community.
Eduardo Corona
Board Member - Former MVUSD
Student
Eduardo Corona graduated from Canyon Springs High School in 2024 and is attending the University of Redlands, studying Education, Public Policy, and Social Change. At Redlands, he participates in the school's chapel singers choir and serves as an Outdoor Programs trip leader. Outside of school, he has served his community in multiple forms. He served on State Superintendent Tony Thurmond's Youth Advisory Council and as the first Student Board Member on the MVUSD Board of Education. After college, Eduardo plans to pursue a Master's in International Education Policy and Analysis with a career goal of being an education policy consultant in the public or private sector.
Maria Rosales
Board Member - Taqueria 2 Potrillos
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Dr. Alejandro Ruvalcaba
At-Large Board Member - MVUSD Superintendent
The Superintendent of Schools provides the educational leadership for all schools and 32,000 students of the Moreno Valley Unified School District. This includes directing the implementation of district-wide goals, plans, strategies, policies and budgets, and recommending their approval by the board of education.
Together with the dedicated educators, staff, and supportive community of Moreno Valley, Dr. Ruvalcaba looks forward to building on the district’s successes and working collaboratively to ensure that all students receive a high-quality education that prepares them for future opportunities.
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