Endorsement: The Democratic Club of Ventura
I am deeply honored to have earned the endorsement of the Democratic Club of Ventura. Thank you to every member who took the…
Read MoreEndorsement: Women’s Democratic Club of Ventura County
I am deeply honored to receive the endorsement of the Women’s Democratic Club of Ventura County, the first organizational endorsement of my political…
Read MoreA Night for Education in Ventura
What an incredible evening for public education in Ventura. Last night, I had the honor of hosting “A Night for Education in Ventura”…
Read MoreHope in the Room: The De Anza Maker Faire
Tonight, Ventura City Councilmember Liz Campos and I had the opportunity to visit the De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts Maker…
Read MoreThe VUSD Impasse: Why This Moment Demands All of Us
Ventura Unified and the unions representing our educators and school staff have officially entered impasse negotiations. And understandably, there are a lot of…
Read MoreDenim Day: Why I Share My Story
Last night, I stood in a room full of people committed to something that does not always get talked about openly, but impacts…
Read MoreWhat Is Worth Fighting For: An Evening With Ventura’s Educators
These moments lately, standing in solidarity with our educators, have been the highlight of my running for the Trustee position in Area 4.…
Read MoreThe Bridge: Sacramento to Ventura
“Amber Thompson is a dedicated advocate for students, educators, and families in Ventura. She understands the importance of strong public schools and brings…
Read MoreMore Than Signs: Standing With Ventura’s Educators
Last night was about more than signs. It was about solidarity. It was about dignity. It was about standing shoulder to shoulder with…
Read MoreGoing Live for Our Community: Livestreaming the School Closures Committee
A couple of weeks ago, I conducted a trial livestream during a Ventura Unified Special Board Meeting that was not being broadcast by…
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