My time as Saratoga Elementary PTA President strengthened that understanding from a different perspective. Leading a large and engaged school community taught me how to listen to differing viewpoints, navigate complex issues, and find common ground while remaining focused on our shared purpose: doing what is best for our students and schools. It reinforced my belief that effective leadership requires collaboration, sound judgment, mutual respect, and a willingness to listen carefully before making decisions.

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I have also had the privilege of serving on the Board of Directors of Jewish Silicon Valley. That experience gave me an additional perspective on the responsibilities of board service and the importance of thoughtful governance, collaboration, stewardship, and accountability. Serving on a board requires looking beyond any one individual or issue and considering the long-term interests of the organization and the community it serves. It also requires asking thoughtful questions, listening to different perspectives, working constructively with fellow board members and organizational leadership, and making responsible decisions even when issues are complex. These are skills and experiences I would bring directly to my service as an SUSD Trustee.