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About Chelsea

"Strong schools are the foundation of thriving communities. I am dedicated to ensuring inclusive and high-quality educational opportunities for all students in San Mateo County through #Opportunity, #Inclusion, and #Accountability."
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Public Service & Leadership
  • President, San Mateo County School Boards Association (SMCSBA) (2025-2026)
  • ​CSBA Fall County Boards of Education Conference Planning Committee Member (2025)  
  • Vice President, San Mateo County School Boards Association (SMCSBA) (2024-2025)
  • CSBA Delegate Assembly Member (2022-present)
  • San Mateo County Board of Education Subcommittees: Workforce Housing (2023-present), Budget (2021-present), Gateway (2023-present), Legislative (2021-2024) & Policy (2021-2024)
  • San Mateo County Board of Education Liaison Roles: Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) (2022-present) & SMCSBA (2021-2025)
  • San Mateo County Board of Education, Area 4 Trustee (Elected 2020, Re-Elected 2024)
  • San Mateo County Board of Education, President (2024)
  • San Mateo County Behavioral Health Commission, Commissioner (2021-2024)
  • San Mateo County Commission on Disabilities, Commissioner (2019-2024)
  • San Mateo County Office of Education, Personnel Commissioner (2018-2020)
  • San Mateo-Foster City School Board, Trustee (2013-2017)
Education
  • M.A., Educational Administration & Leadership, SFSU (2025)
  • J.D., U.C. Hastings College of Law (2001)
  • B.S., Elementary Education & Psychology, Magna Cum Laude (1994)
Licenses & Credentials
  • California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential / Certificate of Eligibility (2025)
  • California Real Estate Broker (2011)
  • Member of the California State Bar (2001) 
  • California Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential (1994)
Professional Background in Education
  • 2nd Grade Teacher, Bullis Charter School (2024-2025)
  • Adjunct Professor, Santa Clara University School of Law, Entrepreneurs Law Clinic (2021-2024)
  • Art in Action Teacher for Grades K-5 & Special Education (2009-present)
  • Legal Counsel for School Districts and Special Districts & ​Pro Bono services for​ educational associations and foundations, Kiski Law, P.C. (2001-2024)
  • Kindergarten & 1st Grade Teacher, SSFUSD (1994-1998)

Chelsea lives in San Mateo with her husband and two boys and serves as a consistent advocate for literacy for all, disability rights, mental health services access, and inclusive communities.
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"Chelsea has been and continues to be a warrior for children and their education. She is bright, hard working and has high standards. Chelsea was a terrific School Board Trustee for the San Mateo-Foster City School District, and she continues to put your children first as a Trustee for the San Mateo County Board of Education." Delaine Eastin (1947-2024), Former California State Superintendent of Schools, California Assemblywoman & Gubernatorial Candidate (Endorsement originally posted for Chelsea's 2024 County Board of Education Re-Election campaign. The late Honorable Delaine Eastin was an amazing mentor for Chelsea and administered her Oath of Office in December 2020.)
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Chelsea Bonini for San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools 2026 FPPC #1479943
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