The moment to act is now. Public education is in crisis, and our community can’t afford to sit this one out.

As a mom of three with children entering TK and beyond, I have a personal and professional stake in ensuring our schools thrive—not just survive.

We are living in a pivotal time where decisions we make today will determine if a quality public school system exists tomorrow.

With my background in public health, I understand how Medicaid cuts, school absenteeism, and access to care impact student learning.

Health and wellness aren’t ‘extra’—they’re essential. I’ll fight for school-based wellness programs and ensure our schools address the whole child.

Healthy students are present students. We cannot close opportunity gaps without first closing the wellness gap.

As a Filipina-American mother raising multicultural children rooted in Armenian and Filipino Heritage in Glendale, I know what it means to bring different communities together for a shared future.

I’ve brought together parents, union members, students, and community leaders to solve hard problems with integrity and respect.

I’ve managed multimillion-dollar budgets during times of deficit. I know how to stretch every public dollar for maximum impact.

While the federal government disinvests, I’ve successfully secured grants and generated new revenue streams for local schools—and I’ll do it again.

We are navigating a financial storm. I bring the steady hand and expertise we need to weather it together.

This isn’t about a title. This is about service. My life’s work has always been in stepping into the fire when our community needs me most. Guided by my faith in God, I draw strength to serve our school community with wisdom, empathy, and compassion.

I’m not here to build a political resumé- I’m here to make sure our children inherit stronger, healthier, better-funded schools.