I am proud to call Union City my home, where I live with my husband and our wonderful child, an 8th grader at Cesar Chavez Middle School. My journey in the United States began when I immigrated with my parents and two older brothers at nearly two years old. Growing up in the suburbs of Kansas City, Kansas, I benefited from the dedication of my parents, who were actively involved in our public schools and PTA. This instilled in me the value of community involvement and the importance of a strong educational foundation.

Since 2005, Union City has been the heart of my community involvement.I currently serve on the School Site Council at Caesar Chavez Middle School as the chair and have contributed to several district initiatives. I participated in the Superintendent hiring process, served on the renaming committee for Alvarado MS, and chaired the 7-11 Advisory Committee, which reviewed/made recommendations on the district’s surplus property. Recently, I also chaired a parent advisory group to help immigrant families navigate the schools and district processes.

Professionally, I am the CEO of a volunteer-driven healthcare non-profit organization that provides free medical care to the uninsured.  I have also lectured at California State University, East Bay, teaching courses in health care as part of the Public Admistration Department.  With over 20 years of experience in healthcare and non-profit management, I am dedicated to ensuring access to quality healthcare for all. Volunteering and aiding those in need are core values I strive to instill in my daughter.

I am the best candidate for this school board position, as an experienced leader, collaborator and active community member.  I was humbled to be recognized as Woman of the Year in 2024 for Assembly District 20 for my community work, especially during the pandemic.  I have the endorsements of State Assemblymember Liz Ortega and State Senator Aisha Wahab  and Mayors Carol Dutra Vernacci and Mark Salinas, as well as the Democrat Party. They know I am the most qualified candidate to represent the community on the school board.  As a school board candidate, I am committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and high-quality educational environment for all students in our district.

Together, let’s work towards a brighter future for our children and our community.