Get to know me
As the daughter of immigrants from Mumbai, India, I am a product of the K-12 public school system in New York City and the proud mother of a Los Altos School District graduate (Almond Elementary School and Egan Junior High School). I am passionate about public education and ensuring that all children have access to the world-class education offered by LASD. I bring a holistic approach that looks at the whole child, both inside and outside the classroom, and understands that families, schools and communities work together to create the greatest educational experience for our children.
It has been my greatest privilege to support our students, families, teachers over the past eight years. With your support, I look forward to serving our community by furthering the educational mission of LASD for all students, supporting teachers in the classroom, and focusing on the future needs of our community.
Academic Background
Governing Board Member, Los Altos School District Board of Trustees (2018-present; Board President 2021, 2025, 2026)
President, Santa Clara County School Boards Association (2025-2026)
Delegate Representing Region 20, California School Boards Association (2025-present)
Commissioner, Santa Clara County Juvenile Justice Commission (2019-2026; Chair, Equity & Justice Committee; Member, Education Committee)
Board Member, Mountain View Los Altos Community Foundation (2022-2025)
Board Member, Asian Pacific Islander School Board Members Association (2021-2024)
Board Member, Community Health Awareness Council (2018-2021; Chair, Development Committee)
President, Los Altos Mountain View PTA Council (2017-2018)
Vice Chair and Member, Los Altos School District Citizens Advisory Committee for Finance (2016 - 2018)
Co-chair, Keep Los Altos Schools Strong (2014-2018; Measures N and GG)
Various Leadership Positions, Almond Elementary School, Almond PTA, Almond Site Council (2008 - 2016)
Public & Community Service Highlights
Currently working on my Equity Leadership Certification through the California Academic Partnership Program
Bachelor of Arts, Barnard College, Class of 1995
Master in Public Health, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Class of 1998