Erika and her family moved to Bainbridge Island in early 2020. Most of her first year on the island was spent connecting via Zoom, getting to know other parents and enjoying the beautiful trails and beaches on the island. Since then she has become active in her Parent Teacher Organization, the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce, and as an avid swimmer on Bainbridge Island's masters swim team, BAM.
Professionally she has dedicated her life to working within philanthropic, nonprofit and corporate circles to improve the lives of young people. In 2018 she started Civic Allies Consulting, which supports clients in drawing up strategy and identifying funding.
Erika has a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Southern California and a Bachelors Degree in English from UC Davis.
We must maintain good fiscal controls in order to rebuild our fund balance and ensure we're able to pass balanced budgets that meet the needs of students and families.
Our administrators and staff deserve the clearest information when assessing program effectiveness and identifying unmet needs. I will encourage the use of data to ensure we are meeting the needs of all students.
Families deserve tailored educational support and enriching options to help their children thrive. Bainbridge Island schools should have specialized programs to meet a variety of student needs.
Schools should not have to support our children alone. I believe in developing strong community partnerships for youth, so Bainbridge Island is THE most family-friendly and child-thriving community in the nation.
Students and our community are not monolithic. Islanders bring their talents and individual needs every day to our schools. I will work to ensure BISD is a welcoming place for all.
Now, more than ever, we need to reinforce our democratic ideals. Public school systems are our most localized form of government. I will prioritize open dialogue and community engagement to ensure all voices are heard.
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