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ASSOCIATION GOVERNANCE 5 ADVOCATE | SPRING 2026 Election District E: Estaban Flemons My name is Estaban Flemons, President of Phoenix Union CTA. I want to attend the NEA RA this year to ensure Arizona's strong standing within NEA and advocate for candidates from Arizona running for national roles this RA. ank you for your vote. April Coleman I am April Coleman, a nationally recognized educational leader from Phoenix, Arizona. It has been my pleasure to represent you at previous RAs and I would be honored to represent you again. Your vote will allow me to continue working at the national level for all of Arizona's Educators. anks! Election District F: Josh Atkins As a PVEA leader, I request your vote for NEA-RA 2026 regional delegate. I've dedicated my career to ensuring all voices are heard and valued. I will bring this commitment to the NEA-RA, representing your perspectives and interests as I vote on the vital business of our national union. Election District G: Brittani Karbginsky As a local president, I have appreciated the opportunity to attend representative assemblies and engage in the necessary work. I have taken an active role in thoroughly examining the various proposals presented to the assembly and look forward to continuing to represent my local effectively. Amber Gould As an RA delegate, I will work to upli AEA, advocate for equity, and fulfill the promise of public education. With your vote, I will use my experience as a national, state, and local union leader to represent our profession and bring our voice to these pivotal national discussions. Election District H: Marisol Garcia As your AEA President, I continue to be proud to represent AEA at the 2026 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. Election District J: Erin Delaney I am so passionate about Arizona education, and I fully stand with the statement, "No one is going to save us but us". I am a member of the Laveen EA, and want to help everyone apart of smaller, rural districts how powerful we are in solidarity. Melissa Girmscheid I would be honored to serve as the delegate to represent both Region 7 at the NEA Representative Assembly this July. As an elected leader in the Tolleson Union Education Association, I have worked diligently to represent my members and would do the same for all the southwest valley locals. Election District K: Dawn Quamahongnewa I am an elementary educator and union leader serving as AEA Region 11 Director and on the FEA Executive Board. I am running to be an NEA RA delegate to advocate for educator power, equity, and strong public schools, while centering Indigenous voices and advancing inclusive, member-driven union leadership. Election District L: Anthony Lovio My name is Anthony Lovio and I am a proud educator in the Flowing Wells district and Vice President of the Flowing Wells Education Association. I humbly ask for your vote to represent you at the NEA- RA. Allow me to continue fighting for our fellow educators, students, families and community. Cary Kelly Cary Kelly is the Flowing Wells EA president and an ELD teacher at Flowing Wells High School in Tucson. He sees local organizing as the only means through which we will elevate our public schools and create the communities that students and staff deserve. is will be his first NEA-RA! Election District M: Margaret Chaney In light of the existing political climate, it is essential for us to collaborate to guarantee that Arizona is effectively represented on the national stage. As your delegate, I promise to uphold my dedication to advocate for members and their needs while collaborating with our executive team. Emily Freed Each year that I have taught, I have had the honor of representing you at the AEA Delegate Assembly, the NEA Representative Assembly, and as a TEA Association Representative. I want to continue working at all levels of our Association. Please help me by voting for Emily Freed! ank you. 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 25 years in teaching. Again, please vote for Jason Freed as your 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 28 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. Dolores de Vera Been an AEA member for more than a decade; organized colleagues to throw off the chains of the for-profit exploiters of our labor; now I'm bargaining for our first contract! Going to RA helps me make the connections I need to fight bigger fights. Go for the underdog!