Dr. Deborah Dowling 5
Executive Director
California Association of Independent Schools
Dr. Deborah Dowling has been the Executive Director of CAIS since July 2020. Previously, Deborah held the roles of Assistant Head at Chadwick School, Upper School Director at Bridges Academy, and Director of Studies at Harvard-Westlake School. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Deborah holds a bachelor’s degree in physics and a doctorate in the history and philosophy of science. Deborah has taught a variety of subjects from kindergarten through undergraduate, including leadership training for independent school administrators.