Dr. Margaret Heredia-Peltz is an accomplished bilingual educational leader with over two decades of TK–12 administrative experience and a steadfast commitment to equity, student & staff wellness, and transformative school systems. As Director of Student Services for the San Mateo-Foster City School District, she leads critical initiatives across 22 schools serving over 10,500 students, including Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Restorative Justice, Wellness, Community Schools, and Title IX compliance.
A CALSA member for the past four years, Dr. Heredia-Peltz has proudly served as a presenter and, most recently, as a keynote speaker at the 2025 aPoderar Symposium, sharing her vision for inclusive leadership and culturally responsive practices. Her statewide impact spans strategic planning, community engagement, and the creation of trauma-informed, student-centered interventions.
Dr. Heredia-Peltz brings a proven track record of systems change to her role as Region 1 Director and a deep passion for mentoring and uplifting Latino leaders. She holds a Doctorate in Educational Organizational Leadership from Mills College and is a proud ALAS Superintendent Leadership Academy participant (Cohort XIV).
