I have been an active participant in La Canada school board meetings for more than a decade because I believe that involvement in the policy-making process and oversight of its implementation can make a real difference for our students.   

It’s important to me that the needs of all learners are met, and I’ve worked with the board to improve policy, accessibility to instructional material, accountability, and teacher feedback to students so more students in our district can succeed – including special education students that I’ve worked hard to represent at Board meetings.  I’m proud of our district, and also a firm believer that all students should be accorded the respect and support they deserve and that includes examining our policies and work around diversity, equity, and inclusion.   

I’m passionate about parents having a voice in the process that so greatly affects their students and families. I post in parent Facebook groups to share board information with busy families, get parent suggestions and questions for board meetings, and help explain what I’ve learned being present in the board room for almost all of the monthly meetings.  

On a personal note, I have two boys who attended La Canada schools, where I volunteered and served as a Site Council President and Survey Committee member. 

Professionally, I work as an engineer at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.  I earned my bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at Berkeley and a master’s in Aerospace Engineering from Stanford. My work with process and procedures has helped me assist in improving school board policy, and as a board member, I believe my involvement will lead to sound policy, greater accountability, and consistent results in communication, instruction, and equity.   

At the end of the day, students are a product of their education, and our entire community is stronger when the outcomes are improved, and needs are met. That’s why I’d like your vote in November. Together we can continue to build upon the rock-solid educational foundation we have here in La Canada and make our community even stronger.