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."
Experience
Chelsea lives in San Mateo with her husband and two boys, advocating for literacy for all, disability rights, mental health access, and inclusive communities.
Experience
- San Mateo County Board of Education, Area 4 Trustee (Elected 2020, Re-Elected 2024-Present)
- Has served on the Legislative, Policy, Workforce Housing, and Gateway Board Subcommittees
- Vice President, San Mateo County School Boards Association (SMCSBA)
- Former San Mateo County Behavioral Health Commission, Commissioner (2021-2024)
- Former San Mateo County Commission on Disabilities, Commissioner (2019-2024)
- Former San Mateo County Office of Education Personnel Commissioner (2018-2020)
- Former San Mateo-Foster City School Board Trustee (2013-2017)
- M.A., Educational Administration & Leadership, SFSU (2024)
- J.D., U.C. Hastings College of Law (2001)
- B.S., Elementary Education & Psychology, Magna Cum Laude (1994)
- Current 2nd Grade Teacher (2024-2025)
- Former Kindergarten & 1st Grade Teacher, SSFUSD (1994-1998)
- Former Adjunct Professor, Santa Clara University School of Law, Entrepreneurs Law Clinic
- Two decades of legal practice
Chelsea lives in San Mateo with her husband and two boys, advocating for literacy for all, disability rights, mental health access, and inclusive communities.
"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.)