These candidates have committed themselves to fight for ALL our students so that their hopes become a reality. You too have the opportunity to fight for a future where our students can succeed in and out of a classroom setting. Join us in supporting these candidates by following them on social media, donating, volunteering, and V O T I N G by May 18!
2021 School Board Candidates
2021 Salem-Keizer School Board Race
This year, 2021, is a very important year for the Salem-Keizer School Board. The districts this up for the May 18, 2021 election are for zones 1,3,5,7. Currently voting is done districtwide and not by zone. Meaning if you are located in Zone 2 you still vote for all other zones.
Osvaldo Avila
Zone 1A father with a Master’s in educational leadership and policy, Osvaldo has deep Willamette Valley roots and works at the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC).
Ashley Carson Cottingham
Zone 3A mother and former staffer to two U.S. Senate Committees, Ashley works for the State of Oregon on behalf of seniors and people with disabilities.
Karina Guzman
Zone 5A Latinx mother and rules advisor on the Oregon Student Success Act, Karina has a Masters in Social Work and works at the Early Learning Division, Oregon Department of Education.
Maria Cecilia Hinojos Pressey
Zone 7A Latinx mother and Councilor on the Cherriots Board, Maria has a Masters in Social Work and works at PCUN.
2021 Woodburn School Board Race
This year, 2021, is a very important year for the Woodburn School Board. The districts up for the May 18, 2021 election are for positions 2,3,5.
Michael Vasquez
Position 2Michael Vasquez is a proud son of immigrant farmworkers and a lifelong resident of Woodburn. Having graduated from Woodburn High School in 2016 and the University of Oregon in 2020, Michael brings a unique and much-needed perspective of the current & future challenges our students face and will encounter in the aftermath of this pandemic.
Anthony Medina
Position 3Anthony is running for the Woodburn School Board because he is passionate about the community and the continued success of our students and schools.
Laura Isiordia
Position 5Laura is running for Position 5 of the Woodburn School Board. She is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for students to thrive in and to promote various opportunity paths for them. Laura is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for all students.
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