Raeena Lari
2022 - Present
2026
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Raeena Lari is a member of the Santa Clara County Board of Education in California, representing Trustee Area 7. She assumed office on December 9, 2022. Her current term ends on December 11, 2026.
Lari ran for election to the Santa Clara County Board of Education to represent Trustee Area 7 in California. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Lari completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Raeena Lari was born in Oxford, England. Lari's professional experience includes working as a commissioner and research economist. She earned a bachelor's degree from Bryn Mawr College in 1985 and a graduate degree from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 1989.[1]
As of October 2022, Lari has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- League of Women Voters Bay Area
- Our City Forest
- The Democratic Party
- Democratic Activists for Women Now (DAWN)
- 21st Century Democratic Club
Elections
2022
See also: Municipal elections in Santa Clara County, California (2022)
General election
General election for Santa Clara County Board of Education Trustee Area 7
Raeena Lari defeated Natalie Prcevski in the general election for Santa Clara County Board of Education Trustee Area 7 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Raeena Lari (Nonpartisan)  | 52.6 | 36,514 |
 | Natalie Prcevski (Nonpartisan) | 47.4 | 32,854 | |
| Total votes: 69,368 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2022
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Ballotpedia survey responses
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Raeena Lari completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lari's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a Mom, a County of Santa Clara Health Advisory Commissioner, a non-profit Board member, and have been a parent volunteer from Preschool to College levels. I came to the US to attend Bryn Mawr College, where I received a BA in Economics, and then to the University of Chicago Booth School of Business for an MBA with concentrations in Economics and Finance, after which I worked as a Research Economist for many years.
I have been a proud resident of Santa Clara County ever since I moved to the US almost 30 years ago. I have lived for almost a quarter of a century in the same house in the same neighborhood. I am a strong proponent of supporting our children and all the stakeholders - our parents, our educators, who all work so hard for student wellness and well being.- Preparing each and every student for the future by meeting students where they are: When a student requires individualized attention to catch up or advanced level coursework to stay engaged, our job is to provide them what is neccessary for their growth and enrichment. We have to empower children and hold the education system accountable for their well-being. After school care is important to bridge any existing gaps.
- Prioritizing mental and physical health and wellness: As a Health Advisory Commissioner, I recognize that children cannot learn and teachers cannot teach if they are not doing well. We need to be in prevention mode for both mental and physical health issues. Early detection is key for prevention. This includes having enough counselors in school with an open door policy. Services readily available in school are used more often.
- Advocating for equitable pay for teachers and access to affordable housing in the neighborhoods they work in: Studies have shown that higher teacher pay is linked to better learning outcomes. When educators are less stressed, they can focus on their students.
It is my favorite book because I found it inspiring, moving, and powerful. She talks about her journey of finding her voice and her place in the world. This resonated with my own story just as it did with so many others.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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