Dear Whitewater constituents – family and friends,
I grew up attending the Whitewater Unified School District, as have several of my close and extended family members. Their children, and my three children, continue the same path. I have family who attend ALL academic buildings of the school district. Family employed by the district and family without children who take pride in contributing to the district and being part of the Whippet culture. As a University of Wisconsin – Whitewater Warhawk, I am the associate director of pre-college programs – working with college, high school, and middle school students as a supervisor, administrator, and instructor.
On safety, since day one of my first term, I have advocated for increased safety in our schools to multiple school board members over the years. With your support, the board overwhelmingly agreed to approve the upcoming facilities referendum which includes measures in securing the lives of our children. I am proud and grateful of the Board’s leadership – pursuing to improve a safe learning environment for our teachers to teach, and for our children to learn.
My first Whitewater memories were of living with multiple family members and then moving to a mobile home in Twin Oaks. I clearly remember sleeping on the floor early on. The majority of years I grew up in the Town of Lima, and I now have my own five bedroom home.
I always strive to guarantee opportunity and more for our youth, as what has ensured my continuing success. I do this by using my personal and vacation days to go advocate and/or securing more funding from our State and Federal legislators, such as the $300,000 Department of Justice grant for the City of Whitewater, supporting the expansion of the Trades, applying for Statewide and international recognitions, and helping to lead the annual International Children’s Day which is on its fourth year due to the commitment and support of the community and local organizations.
As a candidate, it is my principle to run as myself and not under a campaign entity. As an individual, we are limited to an aggregate amount of $2,500 to utilize in campaign activity which includes the sum of contributions and expenditures. I will not be
influenced by outside money or large self-interest groups who may not always have the best intentions.
If given the opportunity to continue serving on the board, as the youngest candidate, I promise to reject board member compensation again and happily serve. With pending work, continuing in this position will allow me to secure more funding for Whitewater. The place that has allowed my family and I to live the American Dream.
Thank you for allowing me to serve you.
Education:
University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
Bachelor of Business Administration
International Emphasis
Economics Minor
Cum Laude
University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
Master of Business Administration
Finance Emphasis
GPA: 3.908 / 4.0
Board Accomplishments:
Started the International Children’s Day event through the City of Whitewater, and I have been on the planning committee since (one year was pre-Board).
Secured two visits from the Mexican Consulate in Milwaukee to serve a Mobile Consul at the Whitewater High School (one year was pre-Board).
Assisted securing $2,000 grant funding from the Mexican government through scholarship.
Invited Governor Evers to visit one of our schools for him to see first-hand the contributions of our teachers and staff; he listened to feedback and was impressed with the integration of the multilingual and science of reading curriculum.
Offered lobbying consultation on approaching the Office of U.S. Senator Baldwin, who advocated for grant funding for the City of Whitewater.
Nominated the school district for a Wisconsin Policy Forum Award and won. Reference: https://wispolicyforum.org/2024-salute-to-local-government-award-winners/
Spearheaded the creation of the Whitewater Unified School District Finance Committee
Building community trust through my reputation, between city staff and the Latino population.
Honorable Mention:
Honored to help advocate for the Reese Brantmeier Project where possible, in revitalizing the tennis courts at Washington Elementary. Reference: https://www.reesebrantmeierproject.com/supporters
Local Community Service:
League of Women Voters – Whitewater Area Member
Kiwanis Breakfast Club Member
Conexiones Latinas Social Media Coordinator, supported by Fort Healthcare
Polar Plunge Participant, raising more than $1,000 twice
Professional Accomplishments, A Few:
2015 Recipient of the University Staff Excellence Award, as Program Manager of the
Undergraduate Research and University Honors Programs. [LINK:
https://www.uww.edu/usc/awards#:~:text=These%20awards%20recognize%20UW%2D
W,nominees%20during%20the%20spring%20semester.]
As a Senior Financial Specialist, helped secure close to 2 million dollars for the University and the creation of a financial form when submitting to the Federal Emergency Management Agency during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As Associate Director of Pre-College Programs, collaborated and continue to converse with representatives of Foxconn to better connect and prepare our Wisconsin students for a successful future.
