- Occupation: Foundation Chief Executive
 - Bachelor's degree, Environmental Technology & Management, San Jose State University
 - Master's degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering, Tufts University
 - Graduate of Leadership Gilroy, Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau "Focus Ag" Program, American Leadership Forum, Harvard Kennedy School Exec Ed Program
 - Santa Clara Family Health Foundation Board of Directors
 - Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) Advisory Board and STEM Leadership Board
 - Envision San Jose 2040 General Plan Update Task Force Member
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Economy: My background in energy, environment, and engineering make me uniquely qualified to promote Silicon Valley's innovation economy.
 - Efficiency: As a former foundation chief executive, I will be a strong voice for accountability and effective use of every public dollar.
 - Environment: I will lead with a balanced approach to environmental protection, open space, and smart growth priorities.
  
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The Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
 Read the answers from Teresa Alvarado
 
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- Hon. Susanne Wilson, Former Santa Clara County Supervisor - District 1
 - Hon. Larry Stone, Santa Clara County Assessor
 - Hon. Susan Hammer, Former Mayor of San Jose
  
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