Passionate about educational equity, the LPS Board of Trustees provide trusted governance and oversee our work. The members are highly engaged and actively committed to providing a high-quality education.
Chair
As the Founder and Principal of Inspire(ED) Solutions, LLC, she partners with educational institutions, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations to design equity-centered systems, strengthen learning outcomes, and expand access for historically underserved communities. Her work centers on supporting schools, educators, and EdTech innovators in developing and integrating adaptive learning platforms, standards-aligned curriculum, and inclusive instructional design.
In recognition of her work, Dr. Baham received the 2024 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award for serving California students and creating pathways for nontraditional students to pursue college degrees and career advancement.
CONTACT: ebaham@leadps.org
Vice-Chair
Irene St. Roseman, Ed.D is an accomplished educational leader with extensive experience in school leadership, program development, and culturally responsive education. She has held key roles, including Interim Principal at Aspire College Preparatory Academy and Co-Founder/Founding Head of School at Oxford Day Academy. Irene excels in fostering student achievement, managing large budgets, and creating inclusive, equity-focused environments. With a strong background in staff development, data-driven decision-making, and community partnerships, she is dedicated to improving educational outcomes. Irene holds an Ed.D. and M.A. in Education Leadership from Mills College and a B.A. in English from SUNY Buffalo.
CONTACT: ist.roseman@leadps.org
Trustee
Throughout her nearly thirty years as an equity-minded educator, Amber has worked to create and uplift school programs that are student-centered, engaging, responsive, and inclusive. Amber has gained educational expertise and leadership experience in a variety of settings across K-12 grade levels in the Bay Area, serving as a literacy tutor in an OUSD elementary school, a classroom teacher at a Non-Public school, a Resource Specialist at Oakland School for the Arts, the Director of Student Support at Park Day School in Oakland, the Assistant Principal and Director of Special Education at The Academy of Alameda, and as a Program Specialist, supporting five secondary schools in South San Francisco (SSFUSD.) Amber has always felt passionate about supporting neurodivergent learners, and firmly believes that when we create learning environments that deeply engage students’ unique learning styles, everyone benefits. Amber is originally from Portland, Oregon. She came to the Bay Area following her undergraduate program at UC Santa Cruz, where she studied Environmental Justice. She earned her teaching credential and first Master’s Degree in Special Education from San Francisco State University. After teaching for twenty years, she attended UC Berkeley’s Principal Leadership Institute, and earned her administrative credential and second Master’s degree. Amber has lived in Oakland since 1997, and feels grateful for the community where she has raised her daughter and son.
CONTACT: abalquist@leadps.org
Trustee
Jocelyn Lee is an accomplished educator with over 30 years of experience, a journey rooted in her academic achievements at Stanford University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in American Studies and a master’s degree in Education. Her career has included leadership roles from preschool through high school, where she has consistently provided invaluable guidance to teaching staff and championed practices designed to foster educational equity. Jocelyn is deeply passionate about ensuring every child has a positive educational journey, emphasizing the critical role of community engagement and strong family-school bonds.
Currently, Jocelyn is the Induction Program Leader for South San Francisco Unified School District and also actively mentors new teachers in the Alum Rock School District as part of the Silicon Valley New Teacher Project. Her expertise extends to leadership coaching, where she guides both new and seasoned administrators in adopting an asset-based perspective on student capabilities. Jocelyn’s ultimate goal is to empower teachers and school leaders to become culturally responsive, anti-racist educators who are laser-focused on delivering equitable student outcomes. She considers it a privilege to coach both new and experienced educators, recognizing their foundational role in achieving true educational equity.
Outside of her professional work, Jocelyn is the proud parent of two children, currently in 6th and 8th grade. Her family enjoys traveling, gardening, camping, and spending time outdoors exploring and appreciating nature.
CONTACT: jlee@leadps.org
Trustee
Dr. Marco A. Durazo is an educator, public policy expert, community leader, and advocate with extensive experience in higher education, K–12 partnerships, charter-school advocacy, equity, and public service.
Dr. Durazo is a faculty member in the Department of Politics at the University of San Francisco, where he teaches research methods, data analysis, electoral politics, and Latinx politics. He also serves as Faculty Coordinator for the Peace and Justice Minor and has been recognized as the Latinx Faculty Member of the Year for excellence in teaching and mentorship.
Previously, Dr. Durazo served as Managing Director of Bay Area Local Advocacy for the California Charter Schools Association. In that capacity, he collaborated with more than 30 school leaders and supported charter schools serving over 10,000 students. The schools within his advocacy portfolio achieved a 100 percent charter-renewal rate. He also chaired the organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative.
Dr. Durazo serves as Chair of the San Bruno Planning Commission and has held leadership positions with the San Bruno Lions Club, Rotary Club, and Education Foundation. In 2023, he received the San Mateo County District 5 Community Service Award.
CONTACT: mdurazo@leadps.org
Trustee
Linda Pulido-Esquivel is an experienced school business and operations leader with expertise in finance, budget development, strategic planning, compliance, grant management, labor relations, and community engagement. She currently serves as Senior Business Manager for Student Nutrition Services in the San Francisco Unified School District, where she manages a $40 million budget, oversees fiscal accountability systems, supports approximately 200 staff positions, and coordinates state and federal compliance activities. Previously, Linda held several leadership positions in the Oakland Unified School District, including Network Partner, Payroll Operations Officer, Finance Manager for Special Education, and Operations Support Coach. She has also served as a nonprofit board member, association treasurer, School Site Council member, and PTA president. Linda is bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish.
CONTACT: lpulido-esquivel@leadps.org
Brooke Wilson is a Bay Area independent school admissions professional with fifteen years of experience guiding families, building high-performing teams, and designing enrollment processes that center equity and access. She has served as Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Menlo School in Atherton and as Director of Admission and Flexible Tuition at The Bay School of San Francisco. She is the founder of Ursa Major Education Advisors, an independent consultancy serving families, schools, and nonprofit organizations. Brooke holds a B.S. in History from San Francisco State University and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of San Francisco.
CONTACT: bwilson@leadps.org
As the LPS Board of Trustees continues to serve LPS students and families through academic, fiscal, and governance oversight, they are seeking dedicated individuals to join them as a member of the Board. The LPS Board of Trustees regularly meets to monitor the progress of the school and provide strategic guidance to the Superintendent and their management team. If you are interested please contact the Board Chair, Dr. Elizabeth Baham at ebaham@leadps.org.
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