School Board Members

Mr. Bañuelos has lived in the Wiseburn Community for nearly twenty-two years. He and his wife have four sons, all of which attended and have promoted from Wiseburn K-8 schools. Their two oldest sons graduated from Da Vinci Science and are currently enrolled at UC Santa Barbara and UC Berkeley. Their two youngest sons are currently enrolled at Da Vinci Science with one a Senior and the other a Freshman.

Roger is proud of the community in which he lives and believes in volunteering to make it better and stronger. Some of the local organizations and committees he has devoted his time to are:

• Board Member – Da Vinci Schools
• Board Member – Wiseburn Education Foundation
• Board Member Representative – Los Angeles County School Trustees Association (LACSTA)
• Board Member Representative – Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization
• Past Chairman – Wiseburn School District Citizen's Oversight Committee
• Coach and Parent Volunteer – AYSO Teams
• Assistant Coach and Parent Volunteer – Wiseburn Little League Teams

This same commitment to his community is why he serves on the Wiseburn Unified School District Board of Trustees and believes in prioritizing student success, creating opportunities and preserving a financially sound district.

Mr. Bañuelos holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Southern California (USC) in Civil Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix (UOP). In his professional career, he is the President of Element Consulting, a construction management company dedicated to improving learning environments for students in the education sector and has served on the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Board of Directors in the capacity of Chairman of its Membership Committee.

Dr. Neil Goldman has served as a WUSD Governing Board Member since 2015. Neil comes from a family of educators, holds a doctorate degree in education, and believes among the greatest gifts we can give each child — and society — is a love of learning and the skills to succeed.

A 30-year resident of Del Aire, Neil has a rich history of involvement in the district. He chose the area because of our schools, his two daughters are Wiseburn alumni, and he continues to serve WUSD to give back and to deliver education that always improves.

Neil’s WUSD service roles have included:

• Past President, WUSD Board of Trustees
• Re-Founding President, Wiseburn Education Foundation
• Co-Founder, Rock around the Block
• Vice Chair, LCFA (local school district partnership)
• Formative Research Consultant for Da Vinci Connect
• Budget Review Committee member
• Member of the Juan de Anza (Del Aire) Parent Advisory Council
• Wiseburn High School Oversight Committee member
• Wiseburn Unification Committee Member

Neil owns GCS, Inc., an organizational development and research company, and has consulted with over 500 organizations in 49 states nationwide. His professional work helped spearhead the development of WUSD’s Mission, Values, Vision and Assurances. Neil continues to spur innovation, to be a prudent steward of district finances, and to challenge and support our educators to inspire and best prepare our students for an evolving, and exciting, future world ahead.

The Wiseburn Unified School District Board of Trustees appointed Wiseburn resident Ms. Rebecca Hamburg-Cappy as a provisional member of the Board in February 2022, and she was elected to a full term later that year. Prior to her appointment on the Board of Trustees, Ms. Hamburg-Cappy served in several prominent leadership roles across the District. Ms. Hamburg-Cappy is a long-time Board member of the Wiseburn Education Foundation, having served as the organization’s interim Executive Director, Vice President, Director of Fundraising, and Director of Community Relations over the past five years. She served as the Wiseburn USD representative on the Southwest Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Community Advisory Committee. In addition to her relevant community engagement, Ms. Hamburg-Cappy also brings her perspective as a parent to her role. She has two sons who are currently enrolled in Wiseburn USD schools.

Ms. Hamburg-Cappy is an attorney and nonprofit executive. She currently serves as the Chief Impact Officer for the California Donor Table, leading organizational strategy, network growth, and donor relations. Previously, she founded Rebecca Hamburg Consulting, advising grantmakers on advocacy and nonprofits on community engagement in public policy. Prior to consulting, Ms. Hamburg-Cappy held leadership positions with Alliance for Justice and the National Employment Lawyers Association, advocating for workers rights and social justice. She also was a civil and human rights litigator before moving into the nonprofit sector.

Ms. Hamburg-Cappy is a member of Local Progress, a national movement of local elected officials advancing a racial and economic justice agenda through all levels of local government. 

She received her J.D. from The George Washington University Law School and her B.A. in political science (with honors) from the University of California, San Diego.

The Wiseburn Unified School District Board of Trustees welcomed Michelle Legaspi, a seasoned educator and community leader, as a provisional member of the Board in January 2024. Mrs. Legaspi brings over two decades of experience in public education to her role on the Board. She has served as an elementary school teacher and teacher-leader within the Manhattan Beach Unified School District, having taught nearly all elementary grade levels over the past 22 years.

Her educational journey includes a Bachelor of Arts from Loyola Marymount University and a Master of Arts from California State Dominguez Hills. Beyond her educational roles, Mrs. Legaspi co-founded and operated a successful summer reading camp for more than two decades. She also owns and operates a local brewery with her family, demonstrating her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to the local community.

Mrs. Legaspi has served on the executive boards of two non-profit organizations, Wiseburn Education Foundation and Haven Academy of the Arts. Mrs. Legaspi's passion for education and community service is further evidenced by her leadership roles, including serving as a co-chair of the Measure EE Bond initiative and participating in the Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee.

Mrs. Legaspi has two children who have progressed through the Wiseburn Unified School District from transitional kindergarten/kindergarten. Her daughter currently attends Da Vinci Science, while her son is a student at Wiseburn Middle School. During her children's time at Del Aire Elementary, she was an active member of the PTA executive board and has consistently engaged in initiatives that support community needs.

Her extensive experience as an educator and volunteer has honed her skills in fostering positive interpersonal relationships and effective communication. Her commitment to the Wiseburn community and her comprehensive experience in both education and community engagement make her an invaluable asset to the Board.

Mrs. Legaspi's appointment to the Board reflects her dedication to educational excellence and community involvement, and she looks forward to continuing her service in this new capacity.

Mr. Nelson Martinez has proudly served on the Wiseburn Unified School District Board of Trustees since 2005 and has twice had the honor of serving as Board President. A lifelong member of the Wiseburn community, Nelson attended Wiseburn schools, promoting from Anza Elementary School and Dana Middle School. Today, he considers it a true privilege to give back by serving the community that helped shape his educational journey.

For more than 20 years, Nelson has had the honor of serving the Wiseburn community as a Trustee. During that time, he has helped guide many of the District's most significant milestones, including district unification and the continued growth of Wiseburn's partnership with Da Vinci Schools. He was proud to be among the community leaders who helped establish Da Vinci Schools and has always believed the best decisions begin by asking one simple question: "What is in the best interest of our students?" That guiding principle has shaped his leadership throughout his years of service and reflects his deep appreciation for Wiseburn's rich history, continued growth, and bright future.

Nelson has always believed that some of the greatest opportunities to make a difference happen outside the boardroom. For many years, he volunteered as Head Coach for Aviation Little League, Wiseburn Little League, AYSO youth soccer, and Redondo Beach Youth Basketball (RBYB), helping young athletes develop confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership. He also served as Clerk of the Local Classroom Funding Authority and as a Governing Board Member of the Local Public Schools Funding Authority (LPSFA) advancing his commitment to public education. These experiences reaffirmed his belief that some of the most important lessons of life are learned through teamwork, character, perseverance, and service to others.

Professionally, Nelson serves as Executive Vice President of Element Consulting, Inc., where he provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for one of California's leading program and construction management firms specializing in educational facilities. For more than 30 years, he has partnered with school districts, colleges, architects, engineers, and construction professionals to help deliver safe, modern, and innovative learning environments throughout California. His experience in long-range facility planning, capital improvement programs, bond oversight, and the responsible stewardship of public resources enables him to bring practical leadership, thoughtful planning, and sound fiscal oversight to the Board.

Nelson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Master of Science in Environmental Science from California State University, Northridge. He is a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) and a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP BD+C).

Nelson and his wife, Helen, have been married for more than 25 years and are proud parents of two sons who attended Wiseburn and Da Vinci Schools. Nelson believes Wiseburn's greatest strength has always been its people — its students, families, educators, staff, and community. He feels incredibly fortunate to give back to the district that has meant so much to him and his family and remains grateful for the opportunity to serve. Guided by integrity, collaboration, transparency, and a spirit of service, he is committed to helping ensure Wiseburn continues to provide outstanding educational opportunities to today's students and for generations to come.