GENDER AND RACE: OVERCOMING POLITICAL STEREOTYPES Gertrude Gregorio

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GENDER AND RACE OVERCOMING POLITICAL
STEREOTYPESGertrude Gregorio

• Board Member
• New Haven Unified School District

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Demographics of NHUSD

• Diverse Community (2007 data)
• Population served __________
• White _______
• Asian _______
• Black _______
• Hispanic ____
• Other races _

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Map of NHUSD Jurisdiction
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Some Pictures of Students, Schools

• (insert couple of pictures)

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My Background

• Occupation
• Educational background Political Science,
• Masters in Education
• Immigrated to US in _____
• Family husband, two sons ages ___ __

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Political Experience

• Recruited to run for elected office of NHUSD
• Mentored by senior politician Manny Fernandez
• Motivation to give back to community

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Political Strategy

• Never used gender or race on platform
• Emphasized my qualifications
• Sought support from Filipino community
• Broaden base with rest of community
• Walked the precincts

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Political Obstacles

• Criticisms

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Future Political Plans
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Lessons Learned

• Need for primary base of support
• Need for coalitions
• Be solid in motivation to render public service.
• Need for mentors