Our Student Advisory Board

STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD

We would like to know what's important to our students!

Our Student Advisory Board is a vital part of the Education Foundation, giving students across our District a voice.
With representatives from each high school, students are given opportunities to make connections across the District, take on leadership roles, and get involved in the work of the Education Foundation.
Our enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers act as ambassadors for the Education Foundation: they play a crucial role in helping spread the word about the Foundation's work, and help at various events throughout the year
(e.g. College Fairs, Career Expos, Back to School Nights, and the State of the District Evening).
In addition, we encourage our SAB members to take an active role in helping us determine our funding priorities - whether it's by helping to judge the Student Empathy Grants, or letting us know what issues are important on each campus.

Interested in being a part of this team? Please use the link below to submit an application.

MEET OUR STUDENTS!

KOMI SUGIMOTO - Chairperson, Prospect High School

"Hello, my name is Komi Sugimoto! I will be serving as the 2020-2021 Chairperson of the Student Advisory Board.
I decided to join the Board in my sophomore year because I wanted to be a stronger voice for Prospect High School, beyond its own campus.

One thing I enjoy the most from being a part of this foundation is getting to work with students from other schools that have the same passions and goals as me. Ever since joining this foundation, I have been able to learn more about what the district does for our schools, as well as getting to make connections with professionals who are dedicated to helping me achieve my goals for this district.

I am very excited to lead the next generations of student leaders!"

AALIYAH ALLMON - Vice Chairperson, Leigh High School

"I wanted to join the SAB because I wanted to help the school community and expand on what it has to offer. What I enjoy most about the SAB is working on projects that I know will make a difference like our empathy grants. What I get out of it is a family who supports each other and a happier district!"

EMILY CHOI - Secretary, Westmont High School

"Hello! My name is Emily Choi, and I am currently a Senior at Westmont High School. As an English Learner, I had unique experiences and gained a deeper understanding of the different group's needs. Thus, I always wanted to use my background to help my community and serve as a bridge between diverse student groups and the CUHSD district. Since my sophomore year, I have had the honor to join the Education Foundation’s efforts in bringing more enriching learning experiences to my school community by being a part of the Student Advisory Board (SAB). SAB has not only helped me meet young, like-minded individuals across the district but also enlightened me with my potential to raise the student’s voice. Certainly, my experience in this foundation served as a cornerstone for me to get more involved in my community and grow as a student leader.

Now, I love being an active part of my community on and off the school campus: I am currently serving as the CUHSD student superintendent advisory council, Los Gatos Youth Commissioner, president of the art club, Korean School Volunteer Team Vice-Chair, and more. Through my immense dedication to various leadership activities, I hope to contribute to implementing a new policy benefitting my community and providing more equitable opportunities for everyone!"

KIMBERLY COKE - Representative, Branham High School

"Hello! My name is Kimberly Coke and I am a Senior from Branham currently in the College Advantage program. I joined the SAB because I wanted to help make a difference in my school and use my voice for good. I love working with the other members and hearing things from their perspective. My experience on SAB has been so rewarding."

LILIA MARTINO - Representative, Branham High School

Lilia is a Senior at Branham High School. She decided to join the SAB to advocate for students with IEPs and mental health issues. She also joined to make CUHSD campuses more welcoming and comfortable, as well as ensuring the success of our students.

GABRIELA GRISHASHVILI - Representative, Leigh High School

"Hello, my name is Gabriela Grishashvili. I am currently a member of the CUHSD EF Student Advisory Board.

I joined the board my junior year of high school to represent Leigh and have a voice for all the students at my school. Being a part of the board has helped me see the behind the scenes of every school and district. I got to work on projects I've never worked on before like the Empathy Grants. I have loved being a part of this amazing team. I am very excited to be a part of this board for my final year as a student!"

SOPHIA SULLIVAN - Representative, Leigh High School

"Hi! My name is Sophia Sullivan and I am apart of Leigh High School and the West Valley Middle College Program. I joined the Education Foundation Student Advisory Board when I was a sophomore in high school and now I am currently a senior. I joined the Student Advisory Board because I wanted to have a voice in the decisions that were being made for my own school as well as the rest of the schools in the CUHSD. I love being involved in this community of students who are passionate about improving our schools and who are willing to contribute their time to inspire empathy in our peers."

TWO REPRESENTATIVES - Del Mar High School

TWO REPRESENTATIVES - Prospect High School

ONE REPRESENTATIVE - Westmont High School

We look forward to having two representatives from Del Mar and Prospect, and an additional representative from Westmont, on our Student Advisory Board. Apply using the application below, or at bit.ly/3hVaqNJ, by September 10th, 2020.