Cassandra Lichnock
Chief Executive Officer at California State Teachers' Retirement System
Profile
Ms. Cassandra Lichnock is a Chief Executive Officer at California State Teachers' Retirement System.
Ms. Lichnock builds and executes strategy, delivers on operational excellence, and maintains a strong relationship with the Teachers’ Retirement Board.
She continues to lead organizational efforts to modernize CalSTRS systems and processes, build on the pension fund’s commitments to sustainability and diversity, and focus on evolving CalSTRS’ culture as the organization plans for a post-pandemic future.
She served as chief operating officer from March 2013 until her 2021 appointment as CEO.
As COO she oversaw the Audit Services, Enterprise Strategy Management, Administrative Services, Benefits & Services, Public Affairs and Technology Services divisions, and the Office of the Ombuds.
She also served as an advisor and counselor to the board and the chief executive officer, ensuring the most complex and critical operational issues and policy matters impacting CalSTRS were developed and implemented in a manner consistent with CalSTRS’ mission, vision and values.
She joined CalSTRS in 2008 as the human resources executive officer, responsible for strategic planning and performance management programs, as well as leading and directing all aspects of the human resources program.
Ms. Lichnock has held a variety of key positions throughout her career with the State of California.
She holds a bachelor of arts in management from Golden Gate University, San Francisco.
Cassandra Lichnock active positions
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California State Teachers' Retirement System
California State Teachers' Retirement System Investment ManagersFinance California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) is a global financial services institution and state agency headquartered in West Sacramento, California. Founded in 1913, CalSTRS provides retirement, disability and survivor benefits to California’s public school educators and their families. | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-06-30 |
Former positions of Cassandra Lichnock
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California State Lottery Commission
California State Lottery Commission General GovernmentGovernment California State Lottery Commission conducts lotteries and lottery games. It offers string of scratch-off games (Island Treasure, Lucky Diamonds) and number games (Fantasy 5, SuperLotto Plus). It conducts games such as MEGA Millions, SuperLOTTO Plus Jackpot, Daily 3, Scratchers, Daily Derby, big spin tv Show, Hot Spot and Fantasy 5 Jackpot. California State Lottery was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Cassandra Lichnock
Golden Gate University | Undergraduate Degree |
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California State Teachers' Retirement System
California State Teachers' Retirement System Investment ManagersFinance California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) is a global financial services institution and state agency headquartered in West Sacramento, California. Founded in 1913, CalSTRS provides retirement, disability and survivor benefits to California’s public school educators and their families. | Finance |
California State Lottery Commission
California State Lottery Commission General GovernmentGovernment California State Lottery Commission conducts lotteries and lottery games. It offers string of scratch-off games (Island Treasure, Lucky Diamonds) and number games (Fantasy 5, SuperLotto Plus). It conducts games such as MEGA Millions, SuperLOTTO Plus Jackpot, Daily 3, Scratchers, Daily Derby, big spin tv Show, Hot Spot and Fantasy 5 Jackpot. California State Lottery was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA. | Government |
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