Proudly Endorsed by
Lena Tam
Alameda County Supervisor
Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft
Alameda Mayor
Michele Pryor
Alameda Vice Mayor
Alysse Castro
Alameda County Superintendent of Schools
Ryan LaLonde
Alameda Unified Board President
Gary Lym
Alameda Unified Board Member
Heather Little
Alameda Unified Board Vice President
Jennifer Williams
Former Alameda Unified Board Member
Megan Sweet
Former Alameda Unified School Board Member
Malia Vella
Former Vice Mayor and City Councilmember
Jim Oddie
East Bay Municipal Utility District Board Director
Katie Honegger
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)
Ron Mooney
Former Downtown Alameda Business Association President, and former AUSD School Board President
Doug Biggs
Former Executive Director, Alameda Point Collaborative
Thushan Amarasiriwardena
President, Alameda Free Library Board, and Alameda Yes on E (2024) Committee Member
Phil Kim
San Francisco Unified Board President
Linda Darling-Hammond
Professor Emeritus, Stanford Graduate School of Education
Maria Echaveste
Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff
Organizations
Alameda County Democratic Party
City of Alameda Democratic Club
East Bay Stonewall Democratic Club
Alameda Education Association (AEA)
California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 27
Alameda Labor Council
Alameda Firefighters, Local 689
Alameda County Building & Construction Trades Council
Sheet Metal Workers' Local Union 104
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 595
All titles for affiliation purposes only
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."
*All titles for affiliation purposes only