Ka'Dijah Brown
President, Berkeley Unified School District Board of Education

”As a teacher, I deeply appreciate Reichi Lee’s focus on instruction, student success and equity. As a past educator herself, Reichi knows that positive student outcomes begin in the classroom. I believe she will make an excellent board member and I am proud to endorse her for the Berkeley School Board.”

Laura Babitt
Vice President, Berkeley Unified School District Board of Education

“Reichi’s track record proves she knows how to turn good ideas into realized services for students, families, and educators. At this critical time in BUSD history, we need collaborative, courageous, and committed leaders who will think critically, ask hard questions, and prioritize student needs in decision making. She has the vision, heart, and high standards for equity, excellence, and transparency that will ensure all BUSD constituents are served well. I look forward to working with her. Vote Reichi Lee ASAP!”

Ben Bartlett
Councilmember, District 3, Berkeley City Council

“I support Reichi Lee for Berkeley School Board because these are critical times and our schools can’t afford a business as usual approach. Reichi is the candidate with a record of creating change through innovation, opportunity and inclusion.”

James Chang
Commissioner, Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board

Lori Droste
Councilmember, District 8, Berkeley City Council

Gordon Wozniak
Former Councilmember, District 8, Berkeley City Council (2002-2014; Chair, Berkeley Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Commission

Irene Hegarty
Former Berkeley School Board member (1988-1996)

Karen Hemphill
Former Berkeley School Board member (2006-2018)

“I support Reichi Lee for Berkeley School Board because her past experience as a youth advocate, school founder, educator, and higher ed administrator demonstrate that she has the strategic vision, problem-solving, and collaboration skills to get things done for children and families.”

Shirley Issel
Former Berkeley School Board member (1998-2010)

”Our democracy is founded upon the concept of balance of power. It is critical that our publicly elected school board members remain independent. Reichi Lee, unencumbered by anything but a deep commitment to serve our students, will bring a much needed independent voice and solutions-oriented approach to the school board. She has my full support and I urge you to vote for her.”

Rashi Kesarwani
Councilmember, District 1, Berkeley City Council

“I’m proud to endorse Reichi for Berkeley School Board in this critical moment of recovery from the pandemic. She will be an independent voice that will put our students, families, and educators first. Reichi would be the first Asian American woman to serve on our School Board, and she will work to represent the diverse perspectives of our community. She has my full support.”

Terry Taplin
Councilmember, District 2, Berkeley City Council

“I am proud to endorse Reichi Lee for Berkeley School Board. As we navigate the new normal, Berkeley needs strong, independent thinkers with fresh perspectives. As School Board Director, Reichi will lead with an unbreakable focus on social equity, multilingual education, and will keep the needs of Berkeley’s students and families front and center.”

Susan Wengraf 
Coucilmember, District 6, Berkeley City Council

“Reichi is committed to putting the needs of children first and putting politics aside.  She is collaborative, balanced and pragmatic, and has high standards for transparency and accountability. That's why she has my full support for Berkeley School Board.”

Fiona Ma
California State Treasurer

“It takes a strong moral compass to lead. Reichi’s longtime track record of improving access to justice and education for our society’s most vulnerable will make her an excellent school leader.”

David Chiu
Former California Assembly member, District 17; San Francisco City Attorney

“I’m proud to endorse Reichi Lee for Berkeley School Board. I’ve known Reichi for over 15 years. She has the depth of experience, compassion, integrity and commitment to equal access for all that will make her an incredible school leader.”

Dyana Marie Delfín Polk
Vice President, Peralta Community College District

“As a Latina, the election of the first Asian American woman to the Berkeley School Board is incredibly meaningful to me and the representation of immigrant communities on elected boards should be a priority for everyone. Her background in working with foster youth, low income families and English learners is a perspective that is needed to help close the equity gap for students of color. Reichi has the experience as a parent, an immigrant, an educator and as a social justice advocate to truly represent working families in Berkeley public schools. I'm proud to support her.”

Sandy Stier and Kris Perry
Lead Plaintiffs in Hollingsworth v. Perry (overturning Prop 8)

”We know how important it is to have support for diversity in our community. As mothers and public servants, we support Reichi Lee for Berkeley School Board because she has shown an enduring commitment to improving the lives of all children from every kind of family, and holding those in power accountable. Reichi is a force of energy and optimism, and will put students at the forefront of decision-making.”

Alfred Twu
Commissioner, Berkeley Planning Commission

”Reichi would bring years of experience, a broad perspective that connects our schools to the local community and the world, and the energy and enthusiasm to make our schools even better.”

Deborah Matthews
President, Berkeley Democratic Club; Former Chair, Zoning Adjustments Board; Former Vice Chair, Planning Commission; Former Chair, Housing Advisory Commission

Vincent Casalaina
Former Chair, Berkeley Housing Advisory Commission; Former President, Willard Neighborhood Association

“I’m impressed with Reichi Lee’s grasp of the issues confronting Berkeley Unified School District. She’s a strong supporter of equity across all racial lines. She’s also shown that she will work with local neighborhood groups that have ideas meant to strengthen the ties between our schools and the broader community.”

Kevin Jenkins
Trustee, Peralta Community College District; President, California Association of Black School Educators

Anna Chouteau
Councilmember, St. Helena City Council

Aimee Sueko Eng
Director, Oakland Unified School District Board of Education, District 2

Emi Gusukuma
former Chair, San Francisco Ethics Commission and former Commissioner, San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commission

Amy Koo
Trustee, Belmont-Redwood Shores School District Board of Education; Chair, Education Committee, Asian Pacific Islander School Board Members Association

Esther Lemus
Vice Mayor, City of Windsor; former Trustee and President, Windsor Unified School District

“I support Reichi Lee for Berkeley School Board because in these times of declining enrollment, we cannot afford a business as usual approach. Reichi is results-driven and has the energy and fresh ideas that school districts desperately need.”

George Lippman
Chair, Berkeley Peace and Justice Commission

Grace Morizawa
Former Principal in West Contra Costa Unified School District; Commissioner, Berkeley Peace and Justice Commission

Sherry Smith
Former President, Berkeley-Albany Bar Association; retired attorney

Megan Sweet
Director, Alameda Unified School District Board of Education

Lena Tam
Former Vice Mayor, City of Alameda; President, Asian Pacific American Democratic Caucus of Alameda County

Cynthia Wang
Commissioner, San Francisco Entertainment Commission and Board Member, San Francisco Parent Action

Peter Wright
Cal Director of Men’s Tennis for 29 seasons (retired 2021); Pac-12 Coach of the Year

Cindy Wu
Director, Mountain View (City of El Monte) School District Board of Education and President, Los Angeles County School Trustees Association

Ruscal Cayangyang
Former President, Vallejo School District Board of Education

Jessica Baird
Executive Director, Kids Village at Rosa Parks Elementary

“In the years I’ve known Reichi while serving on the School Site Council together, she has been an unwavering advocate for students, teachers and staff, including before and after school staff. She takes the time to listen, looks at issues from all sides, is not afraid to ask hard questions and proactively comes up with solutions. She would be an amazing addition to the Berkeley School Board.”

Katie Curry
Retired BUSD teacher

Patricia Desierto
Kindergarten Teacher, Rosa Parks Elementary

Suzanne Ingley
Science Resource Teacher, Grades 1-5, Rosa Parks and Oxford Elementary

Jeff Jue
Head Coach, Boys Varsity Tennis, Berkeley High School

Dana Moran
Ethnic Studies/Social Living Teacher, Universal 9th Grade, Berkeley High School

Michelle Reese
5th-grade teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary

Julie Rich
English Language Development Specialist for TK-5th grade; English Language Advisory Council at Rosa Parks Elementary

“I have worked with Reichi Lee on the School Site Council and know that she stands for families and teachers. As a young immigrant who herself was an English Learner in public school, Reichi understands the unique issues faced by ELL families and the importance of supporting multi-language opportunities.”

Monica Salvador
Education Specialist, Berkeley High School

Marguerite Talley-Hughes
Former TK Teacher, Rosa Parks Elementary

Angie Won
Former After School Program Director at Rosa Parks Elementary; Berkeley Public Schools Fund STEM Program Specialist

Jose Luis Bedolla
Chair, City of Berkeley, Disaster and Fire Safety Commission; former member, Berkeley High School BSEP Committee

Chetana Bisarya
Anti-Racism Steering Committee and School Site Council at Rosa Parks Elementary

Weldon Bradstreet
Co-Chairperson, BUSD Planning and Oversight Committee

“I served on the Rosa Parks Elementary School Site Council with Reichi for several years and witnessed her unwavering commitment to the success of our students, our schools, and our teachers. As a co-chairperson of the BUSD Planning & Oversight Committee, I enthusiastically endorse Reichi Lee for School Board Director.”

Amy Chen
AAPI BUSD Leadership Team; Anti-Racism Steering Committee and former PTA Fundraising Co-Chair at Rosa Parks Elementary

S. Abby Ejigu, Commissioner
City of Berkeley Reimagining Public Safety Taskforce; African American and African Descent Advisory Council and School Site Council at Rosa Parks Elementary; Parent Advisory Committee at King Middle School; Berkeley Music for Inclusion & Equity

“I support Reichi Lee for Berkeley School Board because she's the kind of person who intently listens to folx, hears our stories, and will advocate for our needs. She doesn't just give lip service to equity. She shows up. Her track record of creating change through empowerment and opportunity reflect that she actually believes all children are capable.”

Emily Haan
PTA at Rosa Parks Elementary

Nancy Harris
Civil Right Attorney; PTA at Thousand Oaks Elementary

Renee Jansen
PTA at Thousand Oaks Elementary

Phuoc Le, MD, MPH
Families United for Social Equity at Malcolm X Elementary; Friends of Adeline; South Berkeley Mutual Assistance Program

Rebecca Levenson
Advisor, Berkeley High School Stop Harassing; BUSD Sexual Harassment Advisory Committee (2014-2022); former Senior Policy Advisor Analyst, FUTURES Without Violence

Elizabeth Mackenzie
Co-PTA President, King Middle School

Candace Martinez
Chair of School Site Council and Anti-Racism Steering Committee at Rosa Parks Elementary; Program Director at Mustard Seed Preschool

Edwin Martinez
Former PTA Vice President at Rosa Parks Elementary, former mentor with Berkeley Community Scholars

Kacy Robinson
BUSD Equity Recruitment and Retention Consultant; African American and African Descent Advisory Council and former Chair of School Site Council at Rosa Parks Elementary

Peggy Scott
Parent Advocate, BUSD Sexual Harassment Advisory Committee (2014 to 2022)

Deminika Spears, EdD
PTA President and Village Group Chair at Ruth Acty Elementary; former Chair of LCAP Parent Advisory Committee

Mina Sun, PhD
Disability Advocate; Founder and President, Paths to Accessibility; mother to a disabled child at Cragmont Elementary

Ana Zamost
Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Bay Area Teacher Training Institute; Anti-Racism Steering Committee and former PTA Present at Rosa Parks Elementary

“It is with great excitement that I endorse Reichi Lee for Berkeley School Board. Reichi is uniquely intuitive, wise and curious. As a School Board Director, Reichi wil remain student centered as she always has been, uplifting the needs of all Berkeley families with a clear focus on antiracist principles.”

Erron Al-Amin

Susie Altman

Kiegan Baird

Rosa Bay

Joseph Bay

Mary Bedford

Rhea Borromeo

Matt Bostick

Adrienne Bousian

Emma Bufton

Kristin Burnett

Ben Chen

Dolly Chen

Pat Chen

Fan Chew

Sharline Chiang

Vance Chin

S. Isabel Choi

Diane Choo

Josh Cronemeyer

Jeff Deason

John DeNero

Arthur Do

Caitlin Doyle

Sharon Drager

Elisa Duggan

Hugh Dwiggins

Ivy Dwiggins

Susie Fazlollahi

David Freeling

Mo Ganeshalingam

John Garcia

Ladan Gehring

Susan Greef

Jeff Guentert

Kasey Guentert

Mike Harrar

Alex Hertzberg

Evan Hyun

Emily Hippert

Alyson Kaldis

Jason Kaldis

Janice Kao

Ali Kashani

Heidi Kautzman

Germaine LaBerge

Erin Le

Leo Levenson

Katelyn Liao

Kathryn Loving

Galen Loving

Brian Luu

Gregory Magofna

Dave Margulius

Andrew Markham

Jak Marquez

Aleishall Girard Maxon

John McCarthy

Samira McCarthy

Rosy Mendoza

David Miller

Mei Okuyama

Tina Ou-Dickinson

Noushin Pirnazar

Anja Plowright

Maureen Prochaska

Alan Ramo

Nick Ransohoff

Jill Ransohoff

Niki Ren

Becky Reno

Clinton Reno

Leandrew Robinson

Leslie Rose

Dean Rowan

Sylvia Rowan

Eliza Sarasohn

Adam Sarasohn

Celeste Saravia

Kristen Sbrogna

Mimi Schork

Kelly Scribner

Mike Scribner

Sara Sloan

Erin Smith

Clifford Stanley

Jessica Stanton

Nic Tan

Vivi Teng

Jade Thome

Jen Toal

Dice Tsutsumi

Jessica Wan

Grace Wang

Lingeng Wang

Erika Weissinger

Susan Williams

Miriam Wilson

David Wilson

Su-Wen Yang

Nancy Yep

Ray Yep

Harlan Young

Aaron Zamost

Anni Zhang

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