Proudly Endorsed by

Current & Former Elected Officials

Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft
Alameda Mayor

Alysse Castro
Alameda County Superintendent of Schools

Ryan LaLonde
Alameda School Board President

Gary Lym
Alameda School Board Member

Heather Little
Alameda School Board Vice President

Jennifer Williams
Former Alameda School Board Member

Megan Sweet
Former Alameda Unified School Board Member

Malia Vella
Former Vice Mayor and City Councilmember

Phil Kim
San Francisco Unified Board President

Organizations

Alameda County Democratic Party

City of Alameda Democratic Club

Alameda Education Association (AEA)

California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 27

Alameda County Building & Construction Trades Council

Sheet Metal Workers' Local Union 104

Alameda Firefighters, Local 689

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 595

Individuals

Katie Honneger
Alameda PTA Council President

Gretchen Hoff Varner
Alameda Yes on E (2024) Committee Chair

Jessica Kerber
AUSD and Alameda County Teacher of the Year (2023)

Linda Darling-Hammond
Professor Emeritus, Stanford Graduate School of Education

Maria Echaveste
Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff

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Support for Carrie

Heather Little

AUSD Board Vice President*

“Since being appointed to the AUSD Board, Carrie has embraced her role as a trustee with the respect, dedication, and sense of responsibility the position demands. In her short tenure, she has demonstrated a commitment to understanding the complexities of the issues that come before the Board by arriving well prepared, asking thoughtful and essential questions, and keeping students at the center of every decision. It will be an honor to continue serving alongside her."

Gary Lym

AUSD Trustee*

"Carrie Hahnel was the unanimous choice of this board to fill our vacant seat last year, and she has proven to be an extraordinary partner ever since. Her depth of education policy expertise—spanning finance, accountability, and student readiness—has been invaluable in turning complex challenges into practical, student-centered solutions. I am grateful for her thoughtful leadership and her unwavering commitment to ensuring every child in our district has access to a strong and equitable education. I wholeheartedly endorse her election for a full term."

Jennifer Williams

AUSD Trustee, 2016 - 2026*

“It has been an honor to get to know Carrie and serve with her on the Board of Education. Carrie brings a rare combination of deep education policy expertise, thoughtful judgment, and a commitment to teaching and learning to the AUSD Board. She asks questions that keep the focus on what will make the greatest difference for students. She approaches difficult issues with steadiness and professionalism, and she is willing to listen, collaborate, and work toward solutions as part of a team. This district is lucky to have her expertise on the board and she has my full support."

Ryan LaLonde

AUSD Board President*

“Carrie Hanhel is one of the strongest public education policy leaders I know. Her work at Bellwether, combined with her experience on our school board, gives her an extraordinary understanding of what it takes to turn good ideas into meaningful results for students. Carrie brings intelligence, urgency, and a deep commitment to public education to everything she does, and I am proud to endorse her."

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