Candidate for
Member, County Board of Education; County of San Francisco

I'm running for Board of Education because I believe in public education. As a born and raised San Franciscan, I am product of our school system. Today, my husband and I are proud parents of children attending San Francisco Public Schools. In high school, my teachers weren't just mentors + they were my hero's. They inspired, challenged, and taught me to believe in myself. They gave me the foundation to grow and become a successful professional and a good parent. Even today, I credit my teachers, as much as my parents, as a guiding force that moved me towards public service. That's why I believe, when elected, I will bring a unique perspective of an active public school parent, teacher, and creating jobs.

My history of public service includes my volunteer effort in our schools, serving at the San Francisco Human Rights Commission and work within the non-profit community. I have also served on boards like the Caltrans Statewide Small Business Advisory Board and demonstrated leadership through the organization of people and programs in various events, programs, and workshops. In my capacity of working in the nonprofit industry, I've managed multimillion dollar budgets and created collaborative relationships to create programs, funding, and jobs. As a professor, I enjoy teaching and engaging students in my Cultural and Physical Anthropology courses at Skyline College in San Bruno.

As a grassroots, active public school parent, public schools is ever present in my life with involvement with children and school. In addition, as an educator at Skyline College, I have seen first hand the lack of basic skills that SFUSD graduates have. I am optimistic that as an independent, practical and collaborative bridge builder, I will be able to repair the relationships among and between our most important stakeholders: families and teachers.