Researcher
Sofya for SVUSD School Board, Area C
Mother
I am a mother to two amazing daughters, Deanna and Daphne. At 13 and 11 years of age, respectively, my girls have attended Simi schools since they were in the 1st grade and they were fortunate to have wonderful teachers along the way.

This picture represents four generations of my family, with my grandmother, my mother, me, and my girls. It is a symbol of the importance I place on inter-generational connections.
The values of hard work and service to others were passed down to me and I've passed them on to my daughters.
My parents brought me and my brother to America for a better life, and with the help of various supports (from family, teachers, friends, government financial aid, etc.), I have fulfilled their American dream. This is why I have devoted my life to help others have similar access to the opportunities that I had.
Wife
I have been married to my husband, Paul, for almost 15 years. His family has deep roots in Ventura County--42 years and counting.
More than 15 years ago, he and his family started a small business in Los Angeles with a 400 sq ft office and one employee. They moved their business to Newbury Park and it now includes four warehouses and upwards of 100 employees across various
businesses.
