
MANAGEMENT TEAM
The California Lottery leadership team believes in empowering staff to do their most impactful work, and driving our mission to make a difference in California public education.

Harjinder K. Shergill-Chima
Chief Deputy Director

Fernando Aceves
Chief Legal Counsel

Sharon Allen
Deputy Director, Sales & Marketing

Cheryl Artega
Equal Employment Opportunity Officer

Carolyn Becker
Deputy Director
Public Affairs & Communications

Nicholas Buchen
Deputy Director, Finance

Jennifer Chan
Deputy Director, IT Services

Tiffany Donohue
Deputy Director, Operations

Chris Fernandez
Deputy Director, Human Resources

Jim Hasagawa
Deputy Director, Business Planning

John Lowden
Deputy Director
Security & Law Enforcement

Paula Negrete
Deputy Director, External Affairs

Sara Sheikholislam
Deputy Director, Internal Audits