The Platform
SERVING THE COMMUNITY
- Currently serving on the Learning Community's Achievement Subcouncil 4, overseeing Elkhorn, Millard & Gretna School Districts
- Previous Chair of CAC for the Tustin Unified School Board
- Youth Sports Coach at YMCA
- Volunteer for TACA "The Autism Community in Action"
- Member of Russell Middle School's Parent Pack
- Worked with Domestic Violence Advocacy Groups during her tenure at NBC
United By A Common Goal
- Empower Parents to play an active role in our children's learning
- Encourage Educators through effective training to inspire student development & increase teacher retention
- Unite Families & Schools to combat absenteeism
Get to know Raquel
Raquel's passion for education began when she watched her own son struggle. Listening to doctors and therapists explain that he may never speak normally or learn in a traditional classroom, propelled her to become his advocate. She became an expert in early intervention programs, social-emotional learning, parent engagement & community advocacy. She took what she learned and promised to pay it forward by helping other families. She has experience implementing programs for ESL learners, children with special needs, and families affected by poverty. She is bilingual in Spanish and previously worked on-air for NBC.
Raquel is a leader you can count on
Raquel is proud to be born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. She is a CEO with a demonstrated history of leading successful teams in public and private sectors. She has experience working within budget constraints in State and District Education Budgets. She has worked with Superintendents to interpret policy to ensure programs meet and exceed the goals established for funding. Her expertise in marketing and advertising increased participation in new education initiatives and gained support from tax payers who funded the programs. She believes in a collaborative approach to leadership. As a business owner, she understands fiscal responsibility and being accountable for results. She believes that any child can thrive with sufficient support.
