- Occupation: College Professor
 - College teacher of nursing and pre-med students
 - Active on Measure D Campaign to save Doctors Medical Center
 - As chair of college department has extensive experience in administartion and budgeting
 - Trained court appointed advocate
 - Ten year resident of El Cerrito with 4 children
 - Ph.D.
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Establish a partership with hospital management, staff and community to ensure a common vision for the future of West Contra Costa Healthcare District
 - Promote sound financial management and accountability to ensure our hospital's survival and growth
 - Attract and retain quality staff in order to provide quality healthcare services for West Country residents
  
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- The Medical Staff of Doctors Medical Center, San Pablo
 - John Gioia, Supervisor, District One
 - Contra Costa Democratic Party Central Committee
  
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