As the first member of my family to graduate from college, I understand the barriers to education faced by today’s students.  As the product of local public schools, I feel a deep sense of responsibility to help others who rely on public education. 

I received a BA and a Master’s in Public Policy from UC Berkeley, where I led the student recruitment and retention center and fought to expand student opportunities.  For the last six years I have continued my advocacy for students by working as an educational finance advisor for California’s community college and school districts. During that time I have raised $2.2 billion for school construction and modernization.

Through my work, I have helped improve educational opportunities for thousands of students across California, and now I would like to do the same in my own community. 

The Peralta Community College District is not living up to its potential. The transfer rate to four-year colleges and universities is declining sharply, enrollment is far below what it should be, and financial decisions are made without the accountability and transparency that the community deserves.  There is a need for change.            

I hope that you’ll look around this website, learn more about my campaign, and join with me in this election to make our community colleges more relevant to today’s students, fair to teachers and staff, and transparent and accountable to the entire community.

Thank you for your interest.