Hi John,
I am excited to announce that I'm running for Houston Community College (HCC) District V Trustee! Education is the key to escaping poverty and achieving the American Dream, and I have seen this firsthand.
My dad came to the US with $42, secured a world-class education, and started a small business. My mom came here when she was 12, earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees, and became a professor at the University of Houston-Downtown. Through education, my family and I have lived the American Dream.
With this privilege comes the responsibility to pay it forward and ensure everyone has the same opportunities. I have, therefore, dedicated my life to education - tutoring middle school students while I was in college, becoming a high school math teacher upon graduating, and creating Momentum Education, a non-profit focused on helping first-generation, low-income students get to and through college and into the workforce. Working with over 1,000 students has shown me the real potential for community college to change lives.
I am running for Houston Community College District V because I believe that HCC should: (1) provide pathways to career through effective workforce training and internships; (2) offer connections to universities via transfer advising and partnerships with four-year institutions; and (3) engage in good governance based in transparency and fiscal responsibility.
But, I know I cannot do this alone. So, I am asking you to join me in building a movement to ensure every student has the opportunity to reach their dreams. There are two ways you can help:
1. If you are interested in knocking on doors, texting your friends, or putting up a yard sign, please sign-up to volunteer.
2. If you can contribute financially, please visit our donate page. Please contribute any amount that is meaningful to you, as every dollar helps.
Finally, please do not hesitate to reach out with your vision because this campaign is about everyone. Your ideas matter; I want to hear them and be an advocate at Houston Community College!
Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you on the campaign trail,
Raj
