Candidate for
Governing Board Member; Manhattan Beach Unified School District

I've lived in Manhattan Beach since 1999 and my husband, Brad Jacobson, and I are the proud parents of our 4 year old daughter, Bella, and her pet fish, Rainbow. I learned from my family at a young age how important it is to give back to the community and have done my best to volunteer with purpose in organizations I believe passionately about, especially ones involving education. Since moving to Manhattan Beach I have been an active volunteer and held leadership positions in numerous organizations supporting our schools, students and the community my family and I love:

• MBUSD Measure BB Bond Oversight Committee (2009-11; 2012 - present) - serving my second term working alongside other volunteers to authenticate the planning and execution of the District's bond program and the expenditure of $54 million in bond proceeds to modernize Mira Costa
• Mayor's Youth Council - team leader for the volunteer-led program uniting Mira Costa students and professional leaders to explore leadership, careers, and civic engagement
• Soroptimist International Manhattan Beach - Director, former Membership VP, of the sponsor organization for Mira Costa's S Club
• MB Planning Commissioner (2008 to present)
• MB Parking and Public Improvements Commissioner (2006-08)
• MB Parks and Recreation Commissioner (2005-06)
• Leadership Manhattan Beach - past Vice President and Class of 2005
• Neptunian Woman's Club
• MB Community Emergency Response Team (MBCERT)

However, my proudest accomplishment by far is being a devoted mom to my daughter. She reminds me every day how important it is to provide our children with the best education possible. As your School Board member, I will work alongside my fellow Board members to do just that. Our children are and always will be my #1 priority!