Join those who support Gwen

  • Speaker Robert Rivas

    71st Speaker of the California State Assembly

  • Mickie Luna

    Former Vice Mayor/Councilmember at City of Hollister

  • Mike Sanchez

    Former Superintendent of Schools, San Benito County Office of Education (SBCOE)

  • Roxanne Stephens

    Roxanne Stephens

    Hollister Mayor, Retired Social Worker

  • Julio Salazar

    Latino Family Liaison

    School Board Member for

    Southside School District

  • Nancy Wilcox

    Principal at Tres Pinos School District

  • Margot Tankersley

    Community Member at San Juan

    Margot’s Ice Cream Owner

  • Anita Sarringhaus

    District Nurse, Parent

  • Mary Edge

    Former Mayor, San Juan

  • Veronica Lezama

    Branch Chief Regional Planning and Local Government

  • Nancy Barocio

    Care Program Manager, Go Kids Inc.

  • Mark Praeder

    Founder/Owner, Enterprise Academy of Martial Arts

  • Lilia Espinoza

    RO Hardin Principal

  • Veronica Lezama

    Community Leader

    Regional Planning & Local Development Review 

  • Pam Little

    Retired Teacher and Principal

  • Samuel Ramos

    Distinguished Retired Educator and Community Advocate

  • Maria Spandri

    Community Member

  • Anissa Dizon

    Principal, Rancho Santana Elementary School and Board Member, Aromas San Juan Unified School District (ASJUSD)

  • Deneen Gus

    County Superintendent of Schools, Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE)

  • Maylani Mahler

    Educator at Hollister School District

  • Carla Torres De Luna, Hollister Planning Commission/Community Advocate

    “Gwen as our next San Benito County Superintendent. I served on the Hollister School District (HSD) Board of Education and had the privilege to witness Gwen’s leadership and commitment. She demonstrated exceptional skill, professionalism, and dedication to our students, specifically in the area of special education services. She was open to feedback and creativity in addressing needs of students with special needs. She understands racial equity, language justice, and the struggles of students from various backgrounds. Her strong leadership and problem-solving ability makes her an invaluable asset and the best candidate.”

  • Liz Martinez, HSD Board Member Trustee Area 2

    "As a longtime Board Member for the Hollister School District, I have had the privilege of witnessing Gwendolyn Baquiran's deep commitment to students, families, and educators across San Benito County. Her vision, integrity, and innovative leadership have made a lasting impact on our schools. She is the thoughtful, student-centered leader our county needs to move education forward.I wholeheartedly endorse Gwendolyn Baquiran for County Superintendent.”

  • Diego Ochoa, SMFCSD Superintendent/Former HSD Superintendent/President-Elect CALSA

    “Gwen Baquiran is a student-centered leader who builds trust and delivers results. Her belief in every child’s potential shows up in the way she develops educators, partners with families, and aligns resources to student success. By electing Gwen, San Benito County gains a Superintendent of Schools who leads with integrity, listens with humility, and never loses sight of what matters most: children thriving in their schoosl and the community.”