What is a student board member?

interview with Lea and zachary

Aksha: "This week, I interviewed two very important people who make vital decisions that affect our daily lives as students. Lea Nepomuceno and Zachary Patterson, a current Student Board Member and former Student Board member who created the position itself Throughout this interview, I explored the life of a Student Board Member, their roles and responsibilities, along with their advice for students just like you. Below are some of the questions that I asked them, along with their fascinating answers. "

What are goals you personally have and what do you want to achieve this year?

Lea: “Campus police reform. This looks like the establishment of the Police Youth Advisory Committee, uniform changes, and ultimately cultivating a more welcoming police stance on campus. The second main focus that I have is menstrual product accessibility. AB-367 recently passed (which mandated that period products are available in all of California schools), and we've successfully been able to roll them out to high schools across the district. The third focus is to uplift student voice. I have toured about 7-8 schools so far, which has been an integral process of being a student board member. I was able to get to know the students, experience different campuses, and learn about how amazing the communities are that make up San Diego Unified.”