Board Bios
The 51风流 (Board) is a diverse group of committed, distinguished and highly accomplished experts in their professions as well as prominent leaders in social, civic and cultural affairs. On Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, the Board inducted 20 members into its new, hybrid Board, swearing in what is now the largest governing body for a public school system in the United States. An additional appointed member was inducted on Feb. 27, 2025. The Board now consists of 11 members, including the Board President, appointed by the mayor and 10 elected members representing individual districts.
The Board will transition to a fully elected governing model in 2027. Until then, the current hybrid Board Members, who volunteer their time and services, will each serve a two-year term.
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Sean B. Harden
President
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Olga Bautista
Vice President
District 10B
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Ed Bannon
Member
District 1A
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Jennifer Custer
Member
District 1B
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Ebony DeBerry
Member
District 2A
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Debby Pope
Member
District 2B
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Norma Rios-Sierra
Member
District 3A
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Carlos A. Rivas, Jr.
Member
District 3B
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Karen Zaccor
Member
District 4A
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Ellen Rosenfeld
Member
District 4B
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Jitu Brown
Member
District 5A
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Michilla Blaise
Member
District 5B
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Anusha Thotakura
Member
District 6A
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Jessica Biggs
Member
District 6B
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Emma Lozano
Member
District 7A
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Yesenia Lopez
Member
District 7B
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Angel Gutierrez
Member
District 8A
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Cydney Wallace
Member
District 8B
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Frank Niles Thomas
Member
District 9A
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Therese Boyle
Member
District 9B
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Dr. Che "Rhymefest" Smith
Member
District 10A
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