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ASSOCIATION GOVERNANCE 7 SPRING 2024 | ADVOCATE Election District H Betsy Brian As an AEA member, local president, and former regional director, I strive to always represent the members who elected me to serve in the capacities in which I am charged. I would be honored to have your vote to serve as your regional delegate to the 2024 NEA RA. Melanie Cobos As a passionate state and local leader, I defend racial and social justice and advocate for the health and safety of all educational stakeholders. I've given substantial consideration to the Delegate role and cannot wait to contribute my 23+ years experience in speaking truth to power. I appreciate your vote! Marisol Garcia As your AEA President, I will continue to be proud to represent AEA at the 2024 NEA RA. I look forward to bringing the voices of Arizona educators to a national stage. I promise to continue to energize, organize, and lead this summer. I ask for your continued support. Veronica Barrick A statement or photo was not submitted. Election District J Sara Mendoza I am requesting your vote to be the AEA Regional Delegate for District J. I am President of the Dysart EA, aer serving as the Public Relations Chair. At the state level, I have been part of the AEA Compliance Review Committee and Treasurer serving the Ethnic Minority Caucus. Election District K Dawn Rad Quamahongnewa Vote for me as your Regional Delegate for District K to the NEA Representative Assembly! With 14 years of teaching experience on the Navajo reservation, I bring a unique perspective as a Native American woman. Let's empower marginalized voices in education together. ank you for your support! Election District L Anthony Lovio My name is Anthony Lovio and I would like the honor to represent you as your AEA Region L delegate for the 2024 NEA RA. I am a proud special education teacher for the Flowing Wells School District and proud board member for the AEA. ank you for your consideration. Daryl Brodziski Engaging with the Arizona Education Association is pivotal in safeguarding the essence of public education for all. By actively participating, we fortify the collective voice advocating for equitable access, quality teaching, and the transformative power of education. Join us to shape the future of Arizona's educational landscape. Election District M Jason Freed I am a teacher, a leader and an Association/ Union advocate. I have been elected TEA President, NEA Board Representative, and delegate to the AEA Delegate Assembly and NEA Representative Assembly for each of my 24 years in teaching. Again, please vote for Jason Freed as your regional delegate! Anna Badilla I would love the opportunity to represent our union at the NEA-RA this July. Current AEA ESP- AT-LARGE 2023-2025 Current REGION 1 -TucsonEA ESP-AT-LARGE 2021-2025 Tucson High School AR 2 Years ESP Better Wages Campaign Strike Ready Campaign Elections Committee TucsonEA and Hispanic Caucus And a 18 year member. Emily Freed For the past 18 years I have had the honor of representing you at the AEA Delegate Assembly, the NEA Representative Assembly, and as an Association Representative. I want to continue working at all levels of our Association. Please help me by voting EMILY FREED for Regional Delegate. Christy Sainz I would love the opportunity to represent our members at the NEA-RA this July. I have been an AEA/Tucson EA member for 26 years; serving on the Racial and Social Justice Task Force, EMC Chair, current NEA Hispanic Caucus Secretary, and Tucson EA Secretary. anks for your support. Election District N Elizabeth (Libby) Brauss A statement or photo was not submitted. AEA-Retired AEA-Retired Maria Leyva I am Maria Leyva, AEA Retired Secretary on the Executive Board, and a proud AEA active and retired member since 1993. I retired in 2020, and would be proud to represent AEA Retired at the NEA Representative Assembly. ank you for your vote. Anna Cicero As your AEA- Retired President, I respectfully ask for your vote. Aer 33 years of teaching and school counseling and 43 in union activism, I'm passionate to continue to serve. I will advocate for our pension and all education priorities with unbreakable solidarity. I thank you for your vote! Janice Dwosh Working for you! AEA-Retired former Secretary and current board member. I serve you as AEA-Retired Chair and NEA- Retired Co-Chair of Racial/Social Justice Committees. Member NEA Women's Issues Committee, NEA Leaders for Just Schools, AEA cadre for RSJ, and presenter at NEA- Retired conferences. Please vote Janice Dwosh; passionate, engaged retired leader! Luci Messing I have continued to be a strong advocate on behalf of AEA, AEA Retired, and NEA Retired educators throughout my retirement. I would be honored to represent you and participate in the important discussions and decisions that take place at the NEA RA. I respectfully ask for your vote. Ken Freed I am Ken Freed, currently serving as your Vice-President. Additionally, I have served on the AEA- Retired Board as your Secretary, your representative to the AEA Board of Directors and as an At- Large Representative. I ask you to Vote Ken Freed as a delegate to the NEA Representative Assembly! ank you!