April 7, 2026
De Marillac Academy in San Francisco, California, has announced that Dr. Lara de Guzman will be the new principal, effective July 1, 2026.
Dr. Guzman is currently the principal of Saint Patrick School, a Catholic school rooted in the Vincentian tradition, in San Jose. She previously served as principal of Our Lady of Visitacion School in San Francisco. Dr. Guzman is also an adjunct lecturer at Santa Clara University.
She holds a doctorate degree in Catholic educational leadership from the University of San Francisco. Her research and professional contributions focus on the formation of urban Catholic schools and culturally responsive leadership, equity and belonging.
