Our Staff

Matthew Corso - CoFounder / Executive Director / Chairman of the Board of Directors

Matthew founded CSDA with his wife, Rebecca, in 2017. Matthew has spent the last 23 years working in the technology and business consulting world.  As the Executive Director, Matthew brings his years of business experience to the helm of CSDA ensuring that, as a business, we are sustainable to serve the community. Matthew, along with Rebecca, has been instrumental in driving CSDA and its direction. 

​Rebecca Corso - CoFounder / Board Member

Rebecca founded CSDA with her husband, Matthew, in 2017. Rebecca has a Masters degree in Zoology and has spent the last twenty years building a solid foundation in animal training based on a combination of education, science and hands-on experience. Rebecca is a well known figure in positive reinforcement dog training in California. She is also a professional member of several well respected organizations and frequently attends conferences and seminars to stay current in the field of animal training. 

​Renee Cardoza - Head Trainer / Dog Programs and Training

Renee’s passion in dog training began after attending Petsmart training classes with her two pups Lily and Ragnar.  After some research, she found Animal Behavior College. Through schooling, she met the amazing team at Your Pro Dog Trainer and she was hired on and has continued to work there as an Assistant Manager and expand her dog training knowledge over the past two years. Renee loved the idea of training service dogs and she received the opportunity to join the California Service Dog Academy. She is currently CPDT-KA certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, and has her Service Dog Coach Certification through Cooperative Paws. Renee has always had a love for dogs and wants to share what she knows with others. Her goal is to help owners find that special bond with their dogs through training, love and understanding.

 ​Brygette Branco - Head Trainer / Human Programs and Training

Brygette has been working with dogs professionally for over 5 years. She is CPDT-KA certified and currently working towards her Service Dog Coach certificate through Cooperative Paws. She is a member of several professional organizations including the IAABC, APDT, and CCPDT. Brygette enjoys training her own dog, Stoli, and they recently earned the Trick Dog Novice title together. Brygette has been working with California Service Dog Academy since 2019 and is very excited to continue helping clients find more confidence and independence through their service dogs.

Our Board

​Matthew Corso - Chairman
Rebecca Corso - Secretary
Christopher Ulicki - Treasurer 
Cheri Provancha - Veteran Director
Dick Corso - Veteran Director
Josh Gordon - Civilian Director