Endorsements

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Elk Grove USD Leaders

  • Jennifer Ballerini

    EGUSD Trustee (Area 6)

  • Susan Davis

    EGUSD Trustee (Area 1)

  • Delia Baulwin

    EGUSD Trustee (Area 4)

  • Nancy Chaires Espinoza

    Fmr. EGUSD Trustee

  • Gina Jamerson

    Fmr. EGUSD Trustee

“Michael is a constant presence in the community, listening to parents and community members, and addressing their concerns. He embodies the servant leadership that Elk Grove residents expect, and his leadership has made our schools a safer and more welcoming place for students”

Bobbie Singh-Allen, Elk Grove Mayor

Elk Grove Leaders

  • Doris Matsui

    U.S. Congress

  • Stephanie Nguyen

    State Assemblymember

  • Bobbie Singh-Allen

    Elk Grove Mayor

  • Darren Suen

    Elk Grove Vice-Mayor

  • Sergio Robles

    Elk Grove City Councilmember

  • Rod Brewer

    Elk Grove City Councilmember

  • Peter Sakaris

    Cosumnes CSD Director

  • Daniella Zehnder

    Cosumnes CSD Director

  • Reina Tarango

    Cosumnes CSD Director

  • Jim Luttrell

    Fmr. Cosumnes CSD Director

  • Jaclyn Moreno

    Fmr. Cosumnes CSD Director

  • Orlando Fuentes

    Fmr. Cosumnes CSD Director

  • Juan Fernandez

    Elk Grove Planning Commissioner

  • Mackenzie Wieser

    Fmr. Elk Grove Planning Commissioner

  • Tina Lee-Vogt

    Elk Grove Diversity & Inclusion Commissioner

  • Jenny Rodriguez

    Elk Grove Diversity & Inclusion Commissioner

  • Jessica Carter

    Elk Grove Diversity & Inclusion Commissioner

  • Teressa Plammoottil

    Elk Grove Diversity & Inclusion Commissioner

  • Dennis Buscher

    Elk Grove Historic Preservation Commissioner

  • Stan Lake

    Fmr. President, Elk Grove Historical Society

“Michael brings the steady, valued-driven leadership, grounded in results that our schools need. He has championed student success, strengthened partnerships with families and communities, and kept the focus where it belongs: on expending opportunities and improving outcomes for every student. He understands that schools are part of a cradle-to-career pipeline, and I value his partnership in this work.”

Jackie Wong, CEO of First 5 California & Washington USD Trustee

Education Leaders

  • Bina Lefkovitz

    Sacramento County Board of Education (SCOE)

  • Mariana Corona Sabeniano

    Sacramento County Board of Education (SCOE)

  • Vanessa Caigoy

    Sacramento County Board of Education (SCOE)

  • Shelton Yip

    Yolo County Board of Education

  • Armando Salud-Ambriz

    Yolo County Board of Education (Fmr.)

  • Kelly Wilkerson

    Los Rios Community College District

  • Tami Nelson

    Los Rios Community College District

  • Jackie Wong

    Washington Unified School District

  • Michael Baker

    Twin Rivers Unified School District

  • Chris Clark

    Folsom-Cordova Unified School District

  • Kara Lofthouse

    Folsom-Cordova Unified School District

  • YK Chalamcherla

    Folsom-Cordova Unified School District

  • Noel Mora

    Natomas Unified School District

  • Chinua Rhodes

    Sacramento City Unified School District

  • Michael Benjamin

    Sacramento City Unified School District

  • Taylor Kayatta

    Sacramento City Unified School District

  • Jose Navarro

    Sacramento City Unified School District

  • Audra Orr

    Vacaville Unified School District

  • Paula Villescaz

    San Juan Unified School District (Fmr.)

“Michael is a proven leader who puts students first.  To better meet their diverse needs in the state's fourth largest school district, Michael fosters meaningful partnerships and collaborations with leaders across the region.  My constituents that attend EGUSD schools are in the best of hands.”

Joe Little, Rancho Cordova City Council

Regional Leaders

  • Angelique Ashby

    California State Senator

  • Chris Cabaldon

    California State Senator

  • Lucas Frerichs

    Yolo County Supervisor

  • Caity Maple

    Sacramento City Council

  • Lisa Kaplan

    Sacramento City Council

  • Eric Guerra

    Sacramento City Council

  • Verna Sulpizio Hull

    West Sacramento City Council

  • Joe Little

    Rancho Cordova City Council

  • Porsche Middleton

    Citrus Heights City Council

  • Mikey Hothi

    Lodi City Council

  • Dan Arriola

    Mayor, City of Tracy

  • Steve Hansen

    Fmr. Sacramento City Council

  • Heidi Sanborn

    SMUD Director

  • Gregg Fishman

    SMUD Director

  • Brandon Rose

    SMUD Director

  • Rosanna Herber

    SMUD Director

  • Rae Vander Werf

    American River Flood Control District

  • Rehana Rehman

    Rancho Cordova Planning Commissioner

Organizational Partners

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