- Party: Democratic
 - Occupation: Schoolteacher/Businesswoman/Trustee
 - MA/BA, Teaching Credentials, San Jose State University
 - Certified Interpreter, State of California; Educational/Communications Consultant
 - Vice-President, Bord of Trustees-East Side Union High School District 1994- present
 - Member Board of Trustees, Metropolitan Adult Education/CCOC Board 1997-present
 - Member Board of Trustees, Alum Rock Union Elementary School District; 1983-92
 - City of San Jose Commissioner 1985-92: Candidate, State of California Legislature 1992.
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Education, Safety, Environment, Traffic, Economic Development, Jobs, Affordable Housing.
 - Child Care, Crime Prevention, Senior Services, Teen Pregnancy, Drugs/Alcohol/Mental Health
 - Human Rights, Right to Choose, Constitutional Rights, Fiscal/Accountability & Responsibility in Government
  
- School Board Members, Community Leaders, Teachers, Administrators
 - Board of Supervisors, Multi-Lingual and Multi-Cultural Individuals.
 - Students, Parents and Family Members.
  
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