Candidate for
Board Member; Saddleback Valley Unified School District

Ginny Aitkens, currently Vice President of the SVUSD Board of Education, has lived in the Saddleback Valley for almost 30 years with her husband, Greg. Their three children attended SVUSD schools from kindergarten through high school graduation.

Prior to her election to the board, Ginny served as classroom and PTA volunteer, Facilities Advisory Committee member and President of Education Council. In 1999 Ginny was honored to receive the SVUSD Management Team Association Community Service Award in recognition of her contributions to the district and the Saddleback community.

As a board member, Ginny is a delegate to the California School Boards Association, advocating for the students of the SVUSD. She also served as a member of the steering committee which successfully passed the $180 million Measure B Facilities Bond.

In addition to her SVUSD responsibilities, Ginny is also a member of the Friends of the Mission Viejo Library Board of Directors, as well as a library technical services volunteer.