- Occupation: Educational Consultant
 - B.A. in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University
 - Appointed School Board Member out of a field of 7 candidates
 - Thesis focus:  school reform, comparing U.S. education policy with immigrant education policy in France
 - Monrovia High School, Class of 1994
 - Also attended Wildrose Elementary and Clifton Middle Schools
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Raising expectations and standards for ALL students
 - Further partnerships with alumni, businesses, civic organizations, city government and community members
 - Encourage parental involvement in student work at home and school
  
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- "I believe that student improvement begins with raising expectations."  -Monina Diaz
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