Candidate Responses

Self-Nominated

Please summarize the reasons you are submitting this nomination
It is with great pleasure that I am writing this letter to you in order to accept my nomination for the position of at large member. I am deeply honored to have the opportunity to serve in this respected and well-known organization.

In filling this position, I understand that I will be required to participate in an important governance role acting as the formal representative of the public in setting strategic direction, ensuring adequate resources to support the mission, monitoring impact, and dutifully executing its fiduciary responsibilities. As a leader I also know that I must support the organization by contributing my time, talent, and wisdom as an ambassador who represents the organization in all communities, raising funds and the organizations’ public profile.

I believe that continuing education and community awareness of the dynamics of domestic abuse will help reduce the perceptions of the stigma that cause many victims to suffer in silence.

I am hoping to encourage, support and empowerment, as many victims as possible to break the cycle of abuse and embark on the road to recovery.

Describe this nominee’s participation in the Partnership’s regional networks, policy committees, peer learning circles and other components of our Membership community
Unfortunately, I have not served in any of these capacities.

Tell us about the nominee’s professional skills in finance, fundraising, government affairs, human resources management, marketing and public relations
As a former probation officer and retired elementary, middle, and high school administrator, I performed the following duties, with special knowledge/skills for over 30 years.
Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to evaluate the instructional program and teaching effectiveness
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to coordinate campus functions
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Instructional Management
School or Organization Morale
School or Organization Improvement
Personnel Management
Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions
Student Management
School or Community Relations

How does this nominee represent California’s rich diversity? How might this person bring underrepresented voices into the center of our work?
This is what I know, domestic violence can happen to anyone at any time and impacts individuals of all races and ethnicities, religions, socio-economic statuses, and gender identities. It occurs in rural, suburban, and urban communities.

For over 30 years, I have been advocating for children and victims of domestic violence. As a DV survivor myself, I have experienced the feelings of shame, guilt, and responsibility related to being a domestic violence victim. This is why it is so important that I continue to get involved with this organization to help educate as many communities as possible that domestic violence is never the victim’s fault.

This is a personal journey I am willing to take on in my life.

Thank you for your consideration

On a scale from 1 to 10 (1=low, 10=high), how informed are you about the Partnership’s mission and strategies?
4

Please summarize the Partnership’s priorities as you understand them.
The Partnership’s priorities as I understand them.
SETTING STRONG POLICY
COMMUNICATING PRIORITIES
BUILDING CAPACITY
MAKING PREVENTION ACCESSIBLE

Describe your leadership experience in business, philanthropy, legal, government and nonprofit sectors.
As a school leader, these were the five key responsibilities I had to perform on a daily basis:
Shaping a vision of academic success for all students, one based on high standards.
Creating a climate hospitable to education in order that safety, a cooperative spirit, and other foundations of fruitful interaction prevail.
Cultivating leadership in others so that teachers and other adults assume their part in realizing the school vision.
Improving instruction enable teachers to teach at their best and students to learn to their utmost.
Managing people, data, and processes to foster school improvement

Board members help to foster a positive image of the Partnership. Describe relationships you have with business leaders, policy-makers, media outlets, philanthropists and the broader community. Tell us how you intend to cultivate those relationships on behalf of the Partnership.
“Schools are at the forefront of the institutions that need to be in close relations with the social environment. In this regard, practices of public relations are prominent. This obligation is also the responsibility of the school principals, as there are no public relations units in public schools.” – Adil Coruk

I had many roles as a principal, but one of the biggest roles was public relations. I was in the public eye, day in and day out. I was the “public face” of my school, the head cheerleader, and the crisis manager. I always represented my school, my parents, and my students with dignity and respect.

Like other nonprofits, Partnership Board members are expected to raise funds on behalf of the organization. What will you do to help us meet our annual fundraising goal?
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