Gavilan Community College Joint District, Trustee Area #1 Candidate Kathy Chavez Napoli
Kathy Chavez Napoli
I was born and raised in San Jose and began working in the fields of San Jose and Morgan Hill at age 5. I worked during high school and college.
I earned a bachelor’s degree from San Jose State University and later earned a Juris Doctor from Lincoln Law School at night.
Our family moved to Morgan Hill in 1985.
For more than 40 years, my husband and I built a successful business together. We created jobs, great benefits for our employees, dealt with numerous contracts, and built strong relationships with our customers. I am a member of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce.
My education, business experience and volunteer work on various boards will allow me to make informed, well-reasoned decisions on budgets, personnel, and legal issues.
I know the value of education. I am committed to quality education for all students.
I believe a quality education is every student’s right and the most important gift we can give to our Gavilan students.
I began my lifelong journey of public service as a student at SJSU, when I volunteered as a mentor the first time. I was the President of the Alum Rock Educational Foundation, I served as Chair of the SJ City College “Adelante” program.
I am a Life member of the SJSU Alumni Association.
I have successfully written grants to fund educational programs as a Morgan Hill Historical Society board member. I am a member of AAUW (Morgan Hill branch) and a “Wildflower Run” volunteer.
I will dedicate myself to expand current business relationships and build new community partnerships and collaborate with other community colleges. I will work diligently with Board Trustees and Administration to support Faculty and Classified staff to ensure all Gavilan students receive the best education possible.
It would be an honor to receive your vote.
