- Occupation: Community Liaison Coordinator
 - AA - Laney College & BA SF State University
 - Masters degree from Case Western Reserve University
 - Member - Oakland Education Cabinet
 - Past President Oakland Coalition of Congregations
 - Former Dean of Education for private trade school
 - Activist for Oakland public school improvement
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Increased focus on instructional quality, class availaility and student services
 - Improved fiscal and administrative accountability
 - Formalized and enforced commitment to contract with local businesses that employ local residents
  
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- Alameda County Democratic Party
 - Labor - Peralta Federation of Teachers PAC, SEIU & Central Labor Ccl.
 - National Women's Political Caucus
  
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- Linda Handy's Position Paper
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Overall vision and discussion of numerous issues facing the Peralta District including restoration of public confidence, programs for a new economy, service to divese communities, fiscal stability, foreign travel, Chancellor accountability, and much more.
  
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