“She’s simply an experienced educator with a strong grasp of both the big philosophical picture and the day-to-day work of educating students who often face extraordinary obstacles in their lives.” – Los Angeles Times 2019

Access to quality life is dependent on two major things; higher education and high road employment opportunities. Our Community Colleges provide both of these. By strengthening the outcomes of our college campuses we not only improve the quality of life of individual residents but uplift entire communities.

The Candidate

  • Community Centered

    Dr. Gonzalez is on a mission to create colleges that understand the real needs of the students that they serve. This includes creating a community college system that aligns resources and addresses the basic needs of its students. Creating a safety net for our most vulnerable students is essential in improving outcomes.

  • Educator

    Dr. Cynthia Gonzalez is a former High School Principal with over 10 years of experience preparing high school students for post-secondary education and over 22 years of experience working in Los Angeles schools. Most recently, she was the Director of Pilot Schools, supporting 39 LAUSD schools. Currently, Dr. Gonzalez is the Director of UCLA’s Principals Leadership Institute where she prepares future k-12 administrators.

  • Leader

    Dr. Gonzalez is the current Vice Mayor for the City of Cudahy. In this role, she has focused her leadership on addressing families' basic needs. This has included supporting rent stabilization, developing a Keep Cudahy Clean campaign, and establishing partnerships with local schools and non-profit organizations. Improving safety and wellness through strategic alternatives to policing has been a pillar of her work.

Endorsements

LACCD Trustee Sara Hernandez
Congresswoman Nanette Barragan

  • LACCD Trustee Seat 4 Sara Hernandez

    Congresswoman Nanette Barragan

    California State Senate Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez

    LAUSD School Board Member Kelly Gonez

    LAUSD School Board Member Tanya Ortiz Franklin

    LAUSD School Board Member Tanya Ortiz Franklin

    Long Beach Community College Trustee Vivian Malauulu

    City of Cudahy Councilwoman Daisy Lomeli

    City of Montebello Councilwoman Scarlet Peralta

    Executive Director Scholar Match Karla Salazar

    *Communications Coordinator SELA Collaborative Sandra Nunez

    City of Cudahy Councilwoman Amanda Gomez

    Centinela Valley Unified Trustee Estefany Castaneda

    City of Maywood Councilman Eddie De La Riva

    City of Maywood Councilman Heber A. Marquez

    City of Bell Councilwoman Alicia Romero

    Former City of Bell Vice Mayor Fidencio Gallardo

    City of Bell Mayor Monica Arroyo

    *ELAC Faculty Sokie Quintero

    *ELAC Dean Erica Mayorga

    City of Southgate Councilman Gil Hurtado

    City of Bell Gardens Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez

    Lynwood School Board Member Gary Hardie

    Bell Gardens Councilman Marco Barcenas

    *Executive Director Inner City Vision Alfred Lomas

    Lynwood City Councilman Juan Munoz

    Maywood City Councilman Frank Gacia

    Educator/Activist Theresa Montano

    Former Commissioner Sandra Figueroa