Education & Youth
I have engaged with students and families, school districts, foundations, student groups, youth organizations, Little League, and local scouting organizations.

In the Community
I have always believed that public service happens in the community, not just at the dais.
These connections help me understand the communities I serve—and bring their perspectives back into public decision-making.

At a Glance
Students, families, schools, colleges, and youth organizations.
02Health, disability, support, and opportunity.
03Museums, music, performance, and storytelling.
04Residents, seniors, volunteers, and grassroots groups.
05Participation, sustainability, and advocacy.
06Listening across many traditions.
07Heritage, multicultural, and international connections.
08Employers, entrepreneurs, and professional organizations.
I have engaged with students and families, school districts, foundations, student groups, youth organizations, Little League, and local scouting organizations.
I have engaged with organizations serving people with disabilities, seniors, families in need, and residents seeking health, housing, employment, or other support.
My connections include the Euphrat Museum of Art at De Anza College, local arts centers, bands, performance groups, media organizations, and community storytelling efforts.
I meet residents where issues are happening and stay connected with neighborhood leaders, watch groups, emergency volunteers, senior communities, and grassroots organizations.
I engage with civic and environmental organizations and listen to different perspectives as an essential part of representative government.
I value opportunities to visit and learn from Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Armenian, and other faith communities.
Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths. I stay connected with cultural, heritage, multicultural, sister-city, and international organizations.
Connections with businesses, entrepreneurs, employers, chambers, and technology leaders help me understand changing workforce needs and opportunities for internships, apprenticeships, mentorships, and career pathways.
Our colleges should not be islands. They should be connected to K–12 schools, neighborhoods, employers, nonprofits, cultural and faith communities, seniors, people with disabilities, and residents who simply want to keep learning.