Occupation: Trustee – Alameda Unified School District, Retired Accounting Professor

Since joining the AUSD Board, I have sought the input of our students, teachers, staff, parents, and community members to meet the challenge of providing our children with the highest quality education. Acknowledging the importance of preparing our students to be college and career ready, I have established a joint subcommittee between AUSD & Peralta Community College to strengthen our collaboration in providing free services to our students. Our board has worked with stakeholders to put forth a successful parcel tax and facility bond to ensure Alameda remains a destination district in retaining and attracting excellent teachers and staff. The importance that mental and emotional wellness has on student success is well documented especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This board has made it a priority to ensure we address the impact to learning created by this extraordinary event. As a proud Asian-American Alamedan, I attended Otis Elementary, Lincoln Middle, Alameda and Encinal High. I have obtained Accounting, Finance and Business degrees from U.C. Berkeley and Arizona State University. Currently, I serve on the Community of Harbor Bay Isle board representing my neighborhood. It has been a privilege to serve as your trustee these past four years. I respectfully ask for your vote. www.gary4alamedastudents.com