Maria Orozco
Incumbent/UCSC Financial Aid and Scholarship Adviser        votemariaorozco.com     vote4orozco@gmail.com

I was raised in Watsonville in a family of hard-working, dedicated, and determined individuals. I am a product of our PVUSD schools, a wife, and a proud mother to my three sons. I graduated from Santa Clara University with degrees in Pre-law, Political Science and Communication, and a Masters in Governance from the California School Board Association. After graduating, I returned to Watsonville to serve my community.

As the only Latina currently on the board, I have demonstrated a deep commitment to equity and access to a quality education for all students. I have supported data-driven, proven initiatives focusing on the whole child that have contributed to the tremendous progress made in students’ academic, social-emotional learning, physical well-being, and college and career readiness.

I am a proponent of transparency, accountability, and inclusive decision-making. Together, we have the opportunity to continue to advance academic achievement; increase parent involvement and mental health services; improve special education outcomes, and retain and attract the best to work for our district.

My sole purpose is for our students to graduate with 21st century skills and thrive in college to become successful professionals and productive members of our community. With your support, we can accomplish this and more for our students.