"A culture of voice begins with admitting gaps in your knowledge and rewarding those who speak up."
Adam Grant
Professional Qualifications:
Early Childhood Special Education teacher at a local public school
BA Sociology, MBA, MS Finance, MA Early Childhood Special Education & Autism Credential
Volunteer Leadership Positions:
2023 - Present - Commissioner, Library & Public Arts Commission, City of Saratoga
2021 - 2023 Commissioner & Chair, Public Arts Commission, City of Saratoga
2022 - Present - Parliamentarian & Former VP Donations, Saratoga Music Boosters
2023 - 2024 PTA New Parent Liaison, Redwood Middle School
2020 - 2022 Leader Support Manager, Girl Scouts of Saratoga
2020 - 2021 Site Representative, Saratoga Education Foundation
2018 - 2019 PTA Auditor, Saratoga Elementary School
2017 - 2019 School Board, Explorer Parent Participation Preschool
2011 - 2013 Director, Santa Clara Area, Las Madres Neighborhood Playgroups
Volunteer Positions:
2021 - 2022 Robotics Team Manager, First Lego League
2021 - Present - Pancake Breakfast Flipper Coordinator & volunteer at large, Saratoga Music Boosters
2016 - Present - Volunteer at large, Girl Scouts of Saratoga - Blossom Festival, Scarecrow Project, Flag Retirement, etc.
2020 - Present - Village Gardener, Saratoga Village Development Council
2021 - 2022 Volunteer Advocate, Court Appointed Special Advocates
2020 - Present - Community Volunteer, Saratoga Chamber of Commerce
2023 & 2024 Chaperone, Redwood Middle School
2016 - 2024 Garden Club Chair, Earth Day Lead & volunteer at large, Saratoga Elementary School
2008 - 2009 ELA Tutor, Reading Partners
2008 Financial Committee, Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council (SASCC)
Awards:
2020 - Volunteer Appreciation Pin, Girl Scouts of USA
2021 - Honor Pin, Girl Scouts of USA
2022 - Gold Award, Presidential Volunteer Service Award
2022 - Community Village Gardener Appreciation, City of Saratoga