Trusted Experience for a Brighter Future
Let me work for you.
For 35 years, my family and I have proudly called La Mirada home, fostering deep connections within our community. With over nine years on the Norwalk–La Mirada School Board, 39 years as a small business owner, and a rich history of community service in La Mirada, I bring the knowledge and expertise needed for effective leadership on the La Mirada City Council.
BUSINESS AND LEGISLATIVE EXPERIENCE
Former Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Board of Trustees, President
President and CEO, PRDNA Public Relations
Site Council President, La Pluma Elementary
Site Council Member, La Mirada High School, Benton Middle School, Los Coyotes Middle School
Founder, Image Arts Foundation, 501(c)(3) Non-Profit
Founder, Computer2Schools Project
Appointed, Member of Citizen Task Force on City
Finances and Operations, for City of La Mirada
PTA Auditor, La Mirada Schools
Real Estate Investor
• Successful Business Owner, 39 years
• Served as a Board Liaison between Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and Local Government
• Knowledgeable in Public Policy and Legislative Processes
• Experienced in Budget and Financial Management
• Experienced in Negotiations and Contracts
• Experienced in Strategic Planning and Implementation
• Experienced Collaboration with Local Government, Non-Profits, and Businesses
• Advocate for Community and School Improvement Initiatives
• Businesses Growth and Development Advisor
• Author of Site Council Bylaws later adopted by other NLM schools
COMMUNITY AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES
(Past and Present)
• Volunteers on Patrol, Norwalk Sheriff Station, Volunteer
• La Mirada Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Member
• La Mirada Ham Watch, Member
• LIONS Club International, Member
• Community Services Foundation, La Mirada, Member
• 4 years, La Mirada Kids Carnival, Chair/Volunteer
• California School Boards Association, Member
• Southeast ROP, Vice President of Board
• Los Angeles County School Trustees Association, Member
• City-School District Committee, La Mirada
• Chamber of Commerce, Member
• American Youth Soccer Association (AYSO), Coach
• La Mirada Soccer Association, Coach/Referee/Board
• District Student Information System Selections Committee
• Parent-Teacher Association, Member
• Shared Decision-making Councils, Various Schools
• La Mirada Friends of the Library, President
AWARDS
• Volunteer in Action – Leadership Medal of Honor, City of La Mirada, 2003
• Volunteer In Action Award – Leadership Honoree, City of La Mirada, 2009
• Community Partnership Award for Computers2Schools program, NLMUSD
• Honorary Service Award, Benton PTA
• Honorary Service Award, La Pluma PTA
• Honorary Service Award, Benton Middle School, PTA
EDUCATION
• BA, Brooks Institute, Santa Barbara, CA
• MS, Brooks Institute, Santa Barbara, CA
TRAINING
• Real Estate Licensee Training
• School Board Presidents Training
• Sheriff’s Dept, Volunteer on Patrol, Traffic Control Training
• Active Shooter Training, CERT
• Completed 8 consecutive years of week-long Annual School Board
Convention Trainings
• La Mirada Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program
• HAM Watch Licensee Training
• La Mirada City Commission, Ethics Training
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