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Town Where You Live
Gresham
Your Experience/Qualifications
Professional Community Organizing; Strategic Advising on topics like program development, leadership development, organizational development and inclusive auditing systems. I was also elected to be centennial school board in 2021-2023.
County
Multnomah
Term
4 years
Term Expires
2029
I bring over 15 years of experience as a community organizer, equity advocate, and coalition builder, with a deep commitment to public education as a human right. My work has centered students, families, and educators—particularly those most impacted by systemic inequities—through initiatives focused on inclusive education, youth leadership, and culturally responsive practices. As someone who is Autistic and ADHD, I bring lived experience that informs my vision for trauma-informed, accessible, and affirming school systems. I’ve worked across districts to build partnerships, influence policy, and expand resources for historically underserved students.
The best way for voters to gauge how well MESD is doing is by connecting with those directly impacted—students, educators, support staff, and families. Ask students about their experiences, speak with teachers and staff about the support they receive, and listen to parents and caregivers who rely on MESD services. Community partners who work closely with MESD can also offer insight into how effectively the district supports our most vulnerable youth.
One of the most important functions of MESD to me is its ability to offer alternative and adaptive learning opportunities that truly meet students where they are. As someone who was late-diagnosed with Autism and ADHD, I know what it’s like to feel unseen in traditional classrooms. MESD has the power to create learning environments that are flexible, trauma-informed, and affirming—especially for students who don’t fit into one-size-fits-all systems. That kind of support can transform a student’s experience and future, and it’s what drives my commitment to this work.
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Town Where You Live
Portland
Your Experience/Qualifications
My past experience working in, and with county offices of education gives me a unique insight and experience to the needs of school districts served by the county office. I understand budgets and challenges faced by schools, and their district offices from hands-on experience. While I am an advocate for technology, reading is one of the single biggest indicators for student success, and understanding the world in and beyond our communities. I am very interested in protecting libraries, librarian
County
Multnomah
My past experience working in, and with county offices of education gives me a unique insight and experience to the needs of school districts served by the county office. I understand budgets and challenges faced by schools, and their district offices from hands-on experience. While I am an advocate for technology, reading is one of the single biggest indicators for student success, and understanding the world in and beyond our communities. I am very interested in protecting libraries, librarians and preventing book bans in school libraries. It is a parents right to oversee which books their child reads, however, other children or teens should not be limited by one family's beliefs or values. I support funding teachers, schools and librarie
Success in public education can be measured in academic achievement, student literacy, graduation rates, student attendance and retention, and test scores. Public schools need adequate funding for students to achieve success.
Supporting our public schools, through adequate funding, supporting teachers, and programs that are proven to help all students succeed.
