January 2026 Board Highlights

News from the January 2026 board meeting, including artificial intelligence in investments, organizational accomplishments and more.

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How AI can transform CalSTRS investments

Artificial intelligence is already changing the world, and it will change how investing is done, the board heard from Ashby Monk, executive and research director of the Stanford Research Initiative on Long-Term Investing.

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CIO introduces new investment director of SISS

Chief Investment Officer Scott Chan informed the board's Investment Committee that Nick Abel has been appointed Sustainable Investment and Stewardship Strategies investment director.

The image shows two reports for CALSTRS: an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the 2025-26 Annual Budget.

CEO Lichnock highlights organizational accomplishments

Chief Executive Officer Cassandra Lichnock shared some of CalSTRS’ recent organizational accomplishments with the board as part of her CEO report.

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Meeting calendar set for 2026–27

The board approved its meeting calendar for the 2026–27 fiscal year.

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Johana Scott, director of early childhood education for Twin Rivers Unified School District

“I love working with young children, and I made a very big career out of doing that.”

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