Angelica Alvarez, the first Latino/a elected to the Highline School board, begins her first full month in office in January.

Alvarez was elected in November and sworn into office in December.

Alvarez says she brings a passion for academic success for all children, regardless of the ethnic and social backgrounds.

She is also interested in improving the transition from early childhood education to school, and in building collaborative, inclusive partnerships with parents.__

Alvarez works for the non-profit organization Child Care Resources where she promotes equity for children, building community stability, and encouraging school readiness.

Her work often brings her into contact with King County's low-income families in an effort to serve the basic needs of children. She says it is her goal is to bring these same values and skills to her work with Highline schools.