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TSU CoachCasey Luna is a coach personally trained by Andrew Gray. He earned his Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California, graduating with honors. For years, he’s helped people rebuild stability and purpose through trauma-informed and cognitive-behavioral work.
At TSU, Casey brings structure, honesty, and connection to the process of transformation—guiding members to master emotional awareness, build resilience, and live with clarity and discipline.
Casey graduated from the University of Southern California with his Master of Social Work degree, earning honors, and has spent several years working with individuals navigating addiction, emotional stress, trauma, and major life transitions. His background gives him a strong understanding of how habits, stress, and past experiences influence a person’s confidence and direction in life.
As a coach, Casey helps clients reconnect with themselves by slowing things down and exploring the patterns that limit their growth. He guides individuals in understanding what they want, why they react the way they do, and what choices may be pulling them away from their goals. His work focuses on helping clients build resilience, accountability, and the structure needed to move forward with purpose.
At The Superhero U, Casey’s mission is to support clients as they reconnect with their strength and rise from the parts of life that once held them back. He believes everyone comes in with a story that shaped them, and he aims to help each person build the next chapter with confidence and clarity. His focus is to guide clients toward a life that feels grounded, intentional, and true to who they are becoming, using his insight, empathy, and steady presence to support clients as they grow into a version of themselves that feels strong, capable, and aligned with who they want to be.
TSU
BOARD MEMBERS
CASEY BARNABY
Board Advisor
Casey Barnaby is a trauma-informed coach, mental health professional, and program advisor with a strong foundation in human behavior, resilience-building, and personal transformation. He earned his Master of Social Work degree with honors from the University of Southern California and has spent several years supporting individuals navigating addiction, emotional stress, trauma, and major life transitions.
Casey’s professional background gives him a deep understanding of how habits, stress responses, and past experiences shape confidence, decision-making, and long-term direction. His work centers on helping individuals slow down, identify limiting patterns, and develop greater self-awareness so they can make intentional, values-aligned choices. He is particularly skilled at guiding clients through moments of uncertainty and helping them rebuild structure, accountability, and emotional resilience.
As a coach and advisor, Casey focuses on clarity, self-leadership, and sustainable growth. He helps individuals understand not only what they want to change, but why those changes matter and how to take practical steps forward. His approach blends insight, empathy, and steady presence, creating an environment where individuals feel supported while being challenged to take ownership of their growth.
As a Board Advisor for The Superhero U, Casey provides guidance on coaching methodology, participant support frameworks, and trauma-informed program design. His mission is to help individuals reconnect with their inner strength and move beyond the experiences that once held them back. He believes every person carries a story that shapes them, but not one that defines their future.
Through his advisory role, Casey supports The Superhero U’s commitment to helping individuals build lives that feel grounded, intentional, and aligned with who they are becoming—empowering participants to grow into confident, capable leaders equipped to navigate life with purpose and clarity.
RICK MUJICA
Board Director
Rick Mujica is a seasoned financial strategist, business advisor, and entrepreneur with deep expertise in tax planning, entity structuring, and long-term wealth strategy. He is a Partner at Summit CPA Group, LLP, where he advises entrepreneurs, business owners, and organizations on how to operate compliantly while maximizing financial efficiency and sustainability.
Rick is widely known for his ability to translate complex tax and financial concepts into clear, actionable strategies. His work focuses on helping clients move from reactive financial management to proactive planning, aligning business operations, legal structure, and tax strategy with long-term personal and organizational goals. He has extensive experience supporting both for-profit and nonprofit entities, making him a trusted advisor across multiple stages of growth.
In addition to his work at Summit CPA Group, Rick is a sought-after educator and speaker on topics including tax mitigation, cash flow optimization, and building systems that allow individuals and organizations to operate with greater autonomy and resilience. His approach emphasizes discipline, compliance, and intentional decision-making as foundations for sustainable success.
As a Board Director for The Superhero U, Rick provides strategic oversight related to financial governance, compliance, risk management, and long-term sustainability. He supports the organization’s mission by ensuring that programs are built on sound financial principles and that participants gain practical financial literacy skills that translate into real-world economic participation.
Rick is passionate about helping individuals and organizations reduce unnecessary financial friction, operate with integrity, and build systems that support both mission and longevity. His experience, clarity, and commitment to responsible stewardship make him a key contributor to The Superhero U’s leadership and governance.
ANGELA RAMIREZ FOSTER
Board Advisor
Angela Ramirez Foster is an experienced educator, curriculum strategist, and community advocate with over 25 years of service in education, coaching, and program development. She holds a Master of Arts in Bilingual Multicultural Education with a minor in Special Needs in Early Childhood from California State University of Sacramento, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development.
Throughout her career, Angela has worked extensively with children, families, and educators in low-income and high-needs communities. Her experience spans early childhood education, elementary tutoring, high school mentoring, teacher coaching, and parent advocacy. She has supported learners from preschool through adolescence, while also training educators across California and empowering parents with the knowledge and tools needed to advocate effectively for their children within the education system.
Angela’s professional approach is grounded in developmentally appropriate practices, individualized learning, and hands-on instruction. As an educator and tutor, she emphasized critical thinking, engagement, and helping students understand not just what to learn, but why and how to apply it. As a coach to teachers, she focused on instructional effectiveness, intentional planning, respect-based classroom strategies, and creative methods that challenge students to think independently and confidently.
As a Board Advisor for The Superhero U, Angela provides strategic guidance on curriculum design, program structure, and best practices for engaging young adults. Her mission is to help individuals reclaim their personal power, develop leadership skills, and create meaningful change in their own lives and communities. She believes sustainable growth begins with education, confidence, and intentional support—and that every individual has the capacity to create positive, measurable outcomes when given the right tools and guidance.
Angela’s depth of experience, commitment to equity, and passion for empowerment make her a vital contributor to The Superhero U’s mission of developing confident, capable leaders prepared to thrive and lead with purpose.
CHRISTOPHER VARGAS
Board Director
Christopher Vargas is a Sacramento native with nearly two decades of experience in real estate, mortgage finance, and strategic advisory roles. Born and raised in Sacramento, Chris brings deep local insight into the region’s neighborhoods, economic trends, and community needs. He began his career in the mortgage industry in 2005 and earned his real estate license in 2006, giving him a rare dual perspective that continues to benefit individuals, families, and investors navigating complex financial decisions.
With eight years of experience in mortgage financing and firsthand involvement guiding clients through the 2008 financial crisis, Chris offers a steady, informed, and risk-aware approach to decision-making. His background allows him to clearly explain financing structures, evaluate market conditions, and support long-term planning—skills that translate directly to board-level oversight and fiscal responsibility.
Chris specializes in residential real estate throughout the greater Sacramento area and has successfully closed over $100 million in sales volume. He is widely respected for his integrity, negotiation skills, and ability to communicate clearly while keeping client and stakeholder interests at the forefront. His work is relationship-driven, grounded in trust, and focused on sustainable outcomes rather than short-term transactions.
As a Board Director for The Superhero U, Chris contributes strategic guidance related to financial literacy, asset development, housing stability, and community wealth building. He is particularly passionate about expanding access to opportunity for underrepresented and first-time participants, and he brings a practical understanding of how economic confidence impacts long-term success.
Chris has built his career largely through referrals and repeat relationships, reflecting the trust he earns and the consistency of his results. Outside of his professional work, he is deeply committed to family and to supporting underprivileged youth in pursuing education, stability, and upward mobility.