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ASSOCIATION GOVERNANCE 11 SPRING 2024 | ADVOCATE committee. Additionally, I have contributed to NEA committees, proudly graduating from ESPLi in 2023. Having attended the RA for the first time in 2023, I was inspired by the potential for impactful work. I am now seeking your vote of confidence to represent Region 7 as an AEA delegate. Let us continue the fight for the betterment of education, working col - laboratively towards positive change for students and educators alike. Kaitlin Moriarty Address: 515 W Brown St Tempe AZ 85281 Home Phone: 508-380-0465 Local Association: Cartwright EA Total Years of Education Employment: 8 Total Years as an AEA Member: 6 Total Years as an NEA Member: 6 Higher Education Degrees Held: BA in Early Childhood Education, Masters in Teaching English to Speakers of other languages. Elective Positions held in local, state/and national educational associations: Site Leader Appointive positions held in local, state/ and national educational associations: Communications Chair I would love for you to consider me for the Region 7 Director, as well as the Region 7 Alternate Director. I have been in public education for six years, and involved in my association for five years. I am currently the site leader at my school, and the communications chair for Cartwright Education Association. I am very passionate about students, ESP's, and teachers rights within a school building. Before becoming a classroom teacher, I held many ESP jobs including cafeteria monitor, long term substitute for secretaries, and substitute teaching. I feel as though I have a lot of knowledge to bring to the table and help empower the Board of Directors to make decisions that will benefit all locals within AZ. I also would love to continue to make an impact at the Arizona Education Association. Please consider voting for me. Sandra Cobos-Ruiz Address: 303 E Elm St Phoenix AZ 85012 Home Phone: 602-909-2512 Local Association: Cartwright EA Total Years of Education Employment: 18 Total Years as an AEA Member: 18 Total Years as an NEA Member: 18 Higher Education Degrees Held: Masters of Education-Educational Leadership Elective Positions held in local, state/and national educational associations: Region 7 Alternat Director, Cartwright EA Vice President, Cartwright EA member at Large. Appointive positions held in local, state/and national educational associations: Governance Champion-Year Round Organizing, Chair-ESWAG- Educators Soaring with Aspiring Goals. I, Sandra Cobos-Ruiz, am an eighteen-year teacher and AEA member and current Region 7 Alternate Director. I am excited to run for Region 7 Director and apply the vast knowledge I have gained from my many positions at the national, state, and local levels. I served as a Delegate to the NEA Representative Assembly for several years. At the state level, in addition to being Region 7 Alternate Director, I served as AEA Governance Champion where I recruited and engaged new educators across Arizona. One of my greatest accomplishments include being a founding member of eSWAG, in which I was the Chair for many years. In that endeavor, I was an integral leader in supporting new educators by showing them how to become activists in their profession as well as providing leadership opportunities. Currently, I serve as Member-At- Large for the Cartwright Education Association Executive Board. I have held many other roles for my local executive board. Some of these include Vice President and Meet and Confer Team Member. Additionally, I was honored to create CEA's student scholarship application and award process for our school district's graduating 8th graders. With my experience and dedication to education, I would appreciate your vote for Region 7 Director. ank you! Laurie Richards Address: 11666 N 28th Drive #252 Phoenix AZ 85029 Home Phone: 602-741-0854 Local Association: Cartwright EA Total Years of Education Employment: 23 Total Years as an AEA Member: 23 Total Years as an NEA Member: 23 Higher Education Degrees Held: BA in Anthropology, MA in Curriculum & Instruction, Administrative Certificate. Elective Positions held in local, state/and national educational associations: WDEA President, Region 5 Director, WDEA Vice President. Appointive positions held in local, state/ and national educational associations: AEA Compliance Committee, AEA Resolutions Committee, and AEA Resolutions Chair. Non-education positions held: Woodlake Board of Directors, Woodlake Board President. Region 8 Director Laurel Miller Address: 1961 N. Hartford St. Unit 1075 Chandler AZ 85225-7095 Home Phone: 480-600-9204 Local Association: Chandler EA Total Years of Education Employment: 23 Total Years as an AEA Member: 19 Total Years as an NEA Member: 19 Higher Education Degrees Held: Master of Arts in Economics and Entrepreneurship for Educators Elective Positions held in local, state/and national educational associations: Chandler EA President, Chandler EA Representative. Appointive positions held in local, state/and national educational associations:- Non-education positions held: Heather Glen HOA Board President, Heather Glen HOA Board Secretary, Heather Glen HOA Board Member-at- Large. I am interested in learning about the inner-workings of the Arizona Education Association and serving the state's second-largest labor union more. rough our shared values of a free quality public education for all children, committing to learning as a community, equity & fairness & respect for all, Education Support Professionals as integral and valued partners in public education, and teaching as an esteemed profession we will continue to powerfully strengthen our state Association and public education. ank you for your time and consideration Region 8 members. I would appreciate your vote to be your director. Steve Adams Address: 4703 E. Briarwood Terrace Phoenix AZ 85048 Home Phone: 480-296-4724 Local Association: Chandler EA Total Years of Education Employment: 32 Total Years as an AEA Member: 32 Total Years as an NEA Member: 32 Higher Education Degrees Held: M.Ed in Educational Media and Computers Elective Positions held in local, state/and national educational associations: TSEA Local Secretary, TSEA Local President, AEA Board of Directors Region 10. Appointive positions held in local, state/ and national educational associations: TSEA Membership Chair, AEA Compliance Committee-1 year as co-chair, AEA Elections Committee. I am deeply committed to advancing the interests and welfare of education professionals in Arizona. With six years of experience serving on the AEA board representing Region 10 and having recently moved to a new district last year, I am eager to continue serving and bring my experience to this position. I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to rep - resent Region 8 and CEA, as I am deeply passionate about our organization's mission. I believe that my continued leadership can have a positive impact on our members and our community by strengthening existing relationships and forging new ones. I see significant potential to further expand our organization and improve the services we offer to our members. By remaining on the board, I can utilize my experience, skills, and dedication to drive positive change and advocate for initiatives that will benefit our region and the wider AEA community. My commitment to collaborative decision-mak - ing, transparency, and accountability will enable me to effectively represent the interests of region 8 and CEA on the AEA board. I am dedicated to fostering open communication channels, forming partner- ships, and advocating for policies that promote inclusivity, diversity, and equity, consistent with our union values. Moreover, I believe that my ongoing presence on the Board will ensure continuity and stability during this crucial period of transition and growth for our region and the AEA. With a proven track record of leadership and an unwavering dedication to our mission, I am confident that I can make a meaning - ful contribution.