DAVID DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Director, Position 4
Occupation: Communications and PR Manager, Child Foundation
Occupational Background: Volunteer and Training Coordinator, Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization; Community Organizer
Educational Background: MA in International Human Rights, University of Denver; BA in Business, FH Krems, Austria
Prior Governmental Experience: Community Involvement Committee, Multnomah County
“Meeting Sahar was a breath of fresh air. Her commitment to racial justice, students of color, and access to quality education are exactly what our district needs.” – Andrea Valderrama, Vice Chair of David Douglas School Board
“Sahar is dedicated to our students and families, and will be a strong community voice on the board.” – Ana del Rocío, former David Douglas School Board Member, Pos. 1
As a first-generation immigrant, community organizer, and advocate of racial and gender equity, Sahar is running to make sure our youth of color, ESL students, queer youth, houseless youth, and immigrant and refugee communities are heard and represented.
She will work toward making sure our schools are:
- Investing in our educators, as well as social workers, counselors, and mental health services
- Practicing equity, inclusivity, and restorative justice
- Protecting our vulnerable youth facing houselessness, food insecurity, or bullying
Proudly Endorsed By:
Andrea Valderrama, Vice Chair, David Douglas School Board
Stand for Children Oregon
East County Rising
Oregon Working Families Party
Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon
NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon PAC
Mayra Gómez, EdD, Educator
Kenney Polson, Educator
André Middleton, ED, Friends of Noise
State Representative and Reynolds School Board Member Diego Hernandez
State Representative Chris Gorsek
State Representative Carla Piluso
State Senator Shemia Fagan
Eddy Morales, Gresham City Councilor
Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum
To learn more about Sahar, visit:
www.facebook.com/Sahar4office/
(This information furnished by Friends of Sahar.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by Multnomah County.