Ventura County Reading Association

Who is VCRA?

VCRA members are proud of the International Literacy Association’s recognition of local efforts to promote literacy in Ventura County.
The Ventura County Reading Association (VCRA), an affiliate local council of the California Reading Association (CRA) and the International Literacy Association (ILA), is a professional organization of teachers, students, administrators, librarians, instructional assistants, parents, and others committed to literacy efforts in Ventura County.

Each year, VCRA members work to promote literacy through a variety of dynamic events and educational activities focused on practical application of literacy skills in all fields and across all disciplines.

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2025
Executive Board
and
Committee Members

The VCRA Executive Board is made up of educators, librarians, authors and other community members who are committed to promoting literacy and providing educational opportunities through their volunteer efforts in the community.

Executive Board Officers

Co-Presidents    Joan Fingon & Cecelia Jimenez
President-Elect     VACANT
Past-President     Charice Guerra
Recording Secretary     Tiffany Peters
Treasurer     Mary Goldberg
Membership    Alexis O'Neill & Holly Kunkle    

Board Members

Ashlee Nishiya - Newsletter Editor
Rebecca Langston-George - Member At Large
Ann Oppenheim - Member At Large

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Our Mission...

To increase LITERACY and promote a LOVE OF READING AND WRITING throughout all of Ventura County.

Goals:
 - Promote Family and Community Literacy
 - Provide Professional Development
 - Aid International Community Partners
 - Increase and sustain council membership
- Provide valuable services to our members
 - Engage area youth in writing and sharing their work at the annual Young Authors Faire

VCRA has actively supported literacy in
 Ventura County for over forty years.