- Occupation: President, Contra Costa County Board of Education
 - University of California, Former Professor of Education
 - Past Member, Contra Costa County Drug Advisory Board
 - Community College Credentialed
 - MBA Wayne State University (Finance)
 - JD University of Michigan (Law)
 - PhD University Of California (Education)
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Provide educational leadership that is responsive to community needs.
 - Provide anyone who wants to learn a legitimate opportunity.
 - Responsible spending.
  
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- Improving Enrollment
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Funding must adequately reflect the community colleges' needs and accomplishments.
 - Expansion
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Continious improvement of existing programs
 - District Bond Measure
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Meeting anticipated increased enrollment and providing highest qualiity educaiton
  
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- Public Employees Union, Local 1
 - Contra Costa County Political Action Committee
 - Honorable Richard K. Rainey, Senator
  
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