Dillon Valley resident Jenniffer González is running for a seat on the Summit School District Board of Education this November.

González describes herself as “qualified” for the role of school board member and “particularly passionate” about education. Her announcement said she is very concerned about the “poor academic performance” in Summit School District schools.  

The press release stated that “parents are the primary decision-makers in their child’s upbringing and education.”

“I will ensure transparency to our parents,” she said in a recent press release. “I want to assure that all students have an equal opportunity to succeed in life after high school.”

González was born and raised in Panama, where her mother lives as a retired teacher. González became a U.S. citizen in 2010. She has been a Summit County resident for 21 years.

González works for Summit County Youth and Family Services currently and previously worked for Summit Community Care Clinic for 15 years. Her past responsibilities included preventative education, operations, grant management and case management.

She has served on several board positions, including Family Intercultural Resources Center and Women of the Summit. González also describes herself as a “very active voice” in the Hispanic community.