- Occupation: Educator/Administrator
 - BA from University of Arizona
 - MA  in Special Education from University of Utah
 - Ph. D. in Education from UC Berkeley
 - Has taught at elementary, community college and graduate levels
 - Trained elementary teachers at Cal State University Los Angeles for 10 years
 - Senior administrative analyst at UCLA
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Provide opportunities for all students to graduate prepared to do college-level work or with the skills to enter a career or vocation of their choice.
 - Meaningful and increased parent and student involvement and participation
 - More communication between parents and the school board
  
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- California Democratic Party
 - Santa Barbara County Democratic Central Committee
 - Democratic Women of Santa Barbara County
  
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