The California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS) is dedicated to spreading the word about the role of private post-secondary education and represents the many diverse kinds of schools in California. For more than 25 years, CAPPS has been actively engaged at all levels of government to ensure our members' voices are heard and our issues are addressed. With more than 300 institutions, CAPPS member schools are helping students of all ages, backgrounds and skill-levels achieve their dreams and secure stable employment. All CAPPS member schools and colleges are nationally or regionally accredited or approved-only.

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CAPPS Staff

Robert Johnson

Robert JohnsonRobert Johnson has been the Executive Director of the California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS) since 1998. He is also an Attorney which has been extremely helpful to his Board and Membership in working through the challenges posed by adverse Legislation both State and Federal, as well as Regulatory issues confronting Institutions and students on a regular basis.

Robert lives in Southern California and works in Sacramento which often means interesting discussions with sports fans about the Lakers, Kings, Chargers and Forty Niners. He can attest that there is fan in fanatic. He is also on a first name basis with many TSA agents and can expertly critique their pat down techniques.

When possible, he and his lovely wife Joanne like to travel to deserted islands and when that is not possible, they travel to Nordstrom’s for “essentials.”

April Carpenter

April Carpenter

April Carpenter is the Executive Assistant for the California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS), and is the newest member of our team. Aside from her stellar customer service, she is a certified excel expert and a gifted database designer. “Working with people is my passion, I’m just lucky enough to work with computers too”, is the way she describes her position with CAPPS.

April spends her time outside of work kickboxing, playing softball and soccer. She is currently in her final semester at Sacramento State University completing her bachelor’s degree in Anthropology with a minor in English.

Bonnie Patterson

Bonnie Patterson

Bonnie Patterson has been the Bookkeeper for California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS) since 2009. Bonnie has over 23 years of experience in the non-profit industry, her financial expertise and analytical skills are one of the many positive attributes that make Bonnie one of the many unique components of our team.

Outside of work Bonnie runs a small business known as the “Mommy Helper”, a service that provides practical solutions for the complicated balancing act known as motherhood. Started in 2009 the “Mommy helper” has a mission to assist with routine household and business duties to allow her clients more time with their loved ones.

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Suite 705
Sacramento, CA 95814

Telephone
916-447-5500

California Only
888-92-CAPPS

Fax
916-440-8970

The California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS) is dedicated to spreading the word about the role of private post-secondary education and represents the many diverse kinds of schools in California. For more than 25 years, CAPPS has been actively engaged at all levels of government to ensure our members' voices are heard and our issues are addressed. With more than 300 institutions, CAPPS member schools are helping students of all ages, backgrounds and skill-levels achieve their dreams and secure stable employment. All CAPPS member schools and colleges are nationally or regionally accredited or approved-only.