My name is Victoria W. Castro-Corral, and I am running for Governing Board Member with the Roosevelt School District.

I am a Phoenix native and a proud daughter of immigrant parents who taught me the power of generosity because when you give, you receive. Learning can happen inside and outside the classroom. 

As my candidacy stands, I remind myself how bright futures start with bold action. As a Hispanic woman, low-income, and first-generation college graduate, my positionality has strengthened my desire to empower the next generation of leaders.

I learned that although talent is distributed equally, opportunity is not. I earned college credits in 6th grade through the Jr. Achieving a College Education (ACE) Program. This early college program sparked my interest in education and has led me to fight for equal opportunity at all levels from kindergarten through graduate school. As a college advisor, I create pathways for students to obtain life-affirming, difference-making careers and futures. 

I will continue to break barriers and build bridges for students by working closely with education stakeholders: faculty, staff, partner organizations, and policymakers to produce positive change and create opportunities for students.

As a Governing Board Member, I am thrilled to champion early learners, integrate family and community engagement, adopt a student-focused agenda, and maintain transparency.

Education calls for strong and unwavering leaders to guide the public’s opinion to a desired positive outcome.

I ask for your vote on November 5th and look forward to earning your trust.