Meet Josh
I’m a Mesa Public Schools parent, a community outreach professional, and someone who believes that strong schools start with listening.
My daughter is part of Mesa Public Schools, and like every parent, I want her—and every student—to feel supported, challenged, and prepared for whatever path they choose in life. That’s what led me to get more involved in public education, and ultimately, to run for the Governing Board.
Experience
Over the past several years, I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with schools and communities across Arizona. Through my work with the Maricopa County School Superintendent’s Office, I connected with students, families, teachers, and administrators in districts of all sizes — listening to their challenges and helping develop programs to support them. That work focused on real issues like teacher support, career readiness, and access to classroom resources.
More recently, I’ve continued that work at the statewide level — helping build partnerships, improve communication, and create tools that connect people with the information and support they need.
Those experiences have shaped how I approach leadership.
Philosophy
I don’t believe in rushing decisions or pushing agendas. I believe in understanding the full picture, asking thoughtful questions, and working with people who may see things differently to find solutions that make sense for students.
Mesa is a diverse and growing community. Families here have different goals, different values, and different ideas about what success looks like for their children. Some students are preparing for college. Others are focused on careers. Some are focused on building strong families and communities. Our schools should support all of those paths.
Why Run?
My reason for running is simple — to bring a thoughtful, collaborative approach to the Mesa Public Schools Governing Board, and to make sure decisions are grounded in what matters most: students, families, and the people who support them every day.
I’ll continue to listen, learn, and work with our community to help our schools move forward together.