- Occupation: Professor at Humboldt State University, and
 - Statistician, Redwood Sciences Laboratory
 - Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of California at Berkeley
 - Chair of Finance and former President, Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
 - Vice President, Humboldt Coast Aquatics Swim Club
 - Member, Sunrise Rotary Club of Arcata
 - Husband of Rebecca Stauffer, Deputy Health Officer, Humboldt County Health Department, and father of two Jacoby Creek School children, Sarah and Noah
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- To support the outstanding and diverse academic and special programs, and excellent teachers, aides, and staff
 - To promote measures to ensure stable or increased enrollment, including consideration of the charter school option
 - to support strong parental and community involvement, promoting an inclusive, open, consultative decision-making process for the Board
  
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