- Occupation: School Board Member
 - Past President and Vice President of SMMUSD Board of Education
 - B.A., University of Chicago
 - Masters in Economics, Oxford University
 - Masters in Public Administration, Syracuse University
 - Project and product manager - Los Angeles Times and Citysearch
 - Researcher and administrator for technology access programs in underserved communities - Children's Partnership and Urban Tech
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Raising achievement for all children while narrowing the academic achievement gap that exists between economically disadvanted and other children
 - Modernizing our schools so they are safe and have the technology and labs to prepare for a 21st century workforce: I advocate passage of Measure BB
 - Ensuring that all children have the opportunity to attend a quality preschool
  
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- State Senator Sheila Kuehl, Assembleywoman Fran Pavley, Julia Brownley
 - Santa Monica-Malibu Classroom Teachers Association and CEPS
 - Santa Monica, Malibu and LA County Democratic Clubs
  
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