Rigel S. Massaro
Deputy Legal Counsel and Deputy Policy Director at California State Board of Education
Rigel S. Massaro is Deputy Legal Counsel & Deputy Policy Director at the California State Board of Education, bringing expertise in education law and policy reform. Previously, she served as counsel at Public Advocates in California and Advocates for Children of New York. Rigel’s legal work has included landmark efforts to strengthen California’s public education funding system and increase teacher quality. She holds a BA from Wesleyan University and a JD from the University of Arizona and is recognized for her commitment to addressing systemic barriers through policy change.