Yearly Archives: 2022

Mary Casillas Salas is ending her career in public office, but she continues to inspire

Originally published in the San Diego Union Tribute, October 26, 2022. After 31 years of public service, Chula Vista Mayor Mary Casillas Salas is retiring. Recently, the Chula Vista Democratic Club hosted a retirement party for the mayor. A who’s … Continue reading

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We should demand that every high school graduate be able to apply to a CSU or UC campus

Originally published in the San Diego Union Tribute, June 10, 2022. “The devil is in the details.” It’s a phrase I use when discussing policy issues. It also applies to data. When I read a March article in The San Diego Union-Tribune … Continue reading

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I’m a big advocate of mentorship. Here’s a sample of things I tell college students.

Originally published in the San Diego Union Tribune, April 5, 2022. Education is the path toward upward social mobility. Yet, it is education plus social class that may determine the type of job a person is able to get after … Continue reading

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