Candidate for
Board Member; San Mateo County Community College District

I lived in San Mateo County for most of my life. After graduating from Stanford University, I moved to Menlo Park. I experienced some difficulties in taking night classes in real estate and accounting at Canada College. Parking and course availability were big issues back then, but no different than today. As a candidate for the College Board, I want to make a difference so students and adult learners can have access via online courses and other alternate means. I want college to be accessible and affordable.

As an MBA/Doctoral College Professor in Silicon Valley and northern California, I understand the demands and needs for students, parents of students, and working adults who wish to attend college for a degree or to simply enroll in one or two courses to learn a new trade or subject. I want to advocate for our students' success so that they can transition into 4-year universities and eventually into the workforce where they can earn a living and provide for the future.

The American Dream is still alive and well. I want our learners and citizens of our nation to realize that college is no longer a privilege nor unattainable. College education can be achieved. I will be 100% diligent in ensuring that our community colleges meet the needs and demands of a working force and student population.

I am qualified to be our District Trustee based on my academic experience and credentials. I also hold a Post-Master's Degree Certificate in Public Administration.

Other experience & qualifications:

Public & Community Service

• San Mateo County Commission (past member- Commission on Disabilites)
• San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury (Alternate member-past)
• San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce Member, (past member)
• San Mateo FilAm Chamber of Commerce, Past president
• Past president JayCees District 17
• Past president Lions Club, West of Twin Peaks
• Vice president PTSO (PTA) past- Hillsdale High School
• Member- Accreditation Committee WACS- Hillsdale High (SMUHSD)
• Member- Past League of Women Voters
• Precinct Inspector and Judge (current) San Mateo County Elections Office
• Notary Public (Commissioned, Secretary of State, California (past)
• Co-Chairman, California Democratic Party State Caucus, FilAm Caucus (past)
• Past president, San Mateo County FilAm Democratic Club Current Secretary, San Mateo County FilAm Democratic Club
• 19th Assembly District, CDP Delegate, State Democratic Party
• Financial Analyst, Underwriter real estate professional, NMLS/BRE License
• Insurance Expert, Licensed Life & Property Casualty, State of California
• Member George Hall Elementary PTA (past)
• Member Abbott Middle School PTA, Past volunteer committee
• Member, Hillsdale High School PTSO Past committee volunteer
• Member Stanford Alumni Association

• College Dean's List
• I am a member of Delta Mu Delta Scholarship Fraternity (High Achievement Academic Organization for members with 3.8 GPA or higher)
• Honorarium, PhD California Pacific University for Humanitarian Arts/Contribution to Community Service 2013-14 Masters of Business Administration, University of Phoenix Juris Doctorate, California Southern Univerisity PhD California Pacific University, Fall Sem 2015 Mictotechnical Assistance /Business Certificate/Finance from Univesity of San Diego Post-Masters Degree Certificate in Public Administration, Northcentral University