Strong Advocate for Public Education

Experience at all levels of the Union

Proven Leadership

“As a special educator teacher at Vallivue High School and a proud union member, over the past decade, I have the privilege of working alongside you in advocating for the schools our students deserve. From passing the NBI’s at Delegate Assembly to lobbying our legislators for pro-public education policy, I have found passion in every aspect of the Association. Please allow me to continue working with you to ensure educators have a seat at the table, and our collective voice is heard.

Why Alicia?

Connections:

Alicia cultivates relationships with legislators across the state from both political parties. These legislators regularly seek Alicia’s advice on education bills

Advocacy:

Alicia has helped defeat mulitple voucher bills and supports protecting union rights and living wages for all educators. She believes in the schools we all deserve.

Passion:

Alicia loves Politics. She has hosted a political discussion forum on social media for the past four years, is an elected precinct committeewoman, and lobbies as a hobby.

Experience:

Alicia has been involved in every level of the union from local union president, regional co-president, GR/PACE, CTL Trainer, and IEA Board of Directors, to national-level caucus chair.

Experienced Leadership

National

REC Western Regional Chair 2019-Present

Representative Assembly 2019, 2023, & 2024

St Lucy FL eDues (EFT) Transfer 2023

NEA Leadership Summit 2023


State

IEA Shane Anderson Outstanding Member Award 2024

IEA Board of Directors 2020-Present

Awards & Budget Committees 2020-Prsent

Center for Teaching & Learning Trainer 2020-Present

Delegate Assembly 2018-Present

Summer Institute Presenter 2020, 2023, 2024


Region (8)

Co-President 2022-Present

GR/PACE 2022-Present

Lobby Day Organizer & Facilitator 2020-Present

Sparks Retreat organizer & Facilitator 2022-Present


Local

Vallivue EA President 2022-Present

Targeted Local & Strategic Planning 2018-2022

Vallivue High School Building Representative 2018-2022

VEA Back-to-School Fair 2022-Present