ENDORSEDJasmine Duron (D) (VC Dems end.) Peer Support Specialist
Party: Democrat
Residence: Oxnard
Education:
AA in General Liberal Arts and Human Services from Oxnard College
AA in Business Management from Ventura College
Employment & experience:
Lead Peer Support Specialist at Seneca Family of Agencies (2024-present)
Family Partner at Seneca Family of Agencies (2023-2024)
Care Navigator at Partnership for Safe Families and Communities of Ventura County (2023-present)
Advocacy and Community Impact Coordinator at the Autism Society of Ventura County (2023-2026)
Various positions at Anacapa Micro Products, Inc. (2016-2023)
Served on the Oxnard School District Parent Advisory Committee, Local Control and Accountability Plan Committee, Budget Advisory Committee, and Family and Community Engagement Committee
Held leadership roles in PTA and served on School Site Councils at multiple schools
Priorities:
work to protect students and classrooms during difficult budget decisions
support educators and staff
expand meaningful family participation
build trust through accessibility, transparency, and accountability
believes district plans should be developed with students, families, educators, and community members at the table before decisions are made
ENDORSEDRafael B. Cahue (D) Student Wellness Specialist
Party: Democrat
Residence: Oxnard
Education:
B.A. Sociology, Ed.S. (Education Specialist), and PPS (Pupil Personnel Services) credential in School Psychology from UCSB and Cal State Long Beach
Employment & Experience:
Student Wellness Specialist at Oxnard Union High School District
Priorities:
Academic Achievement & Early Literacy: Rafael is committed to working alongside teachers, parents, and education specialists to champion evidence-based literacy programs, supporting teachers with the resources they need to foster student learning from early childhood through 8th grade.
Teacher & Staff Empowerment: Rafael believes that sustainable progress requires genuine collaboration. He is committed to actively listening to teachers, school staff, and bargaining partners, ensuring their classroom experience and front-line insights directly inform district decisions, policies, and priorities.
Student Wellness & Mental Health: Grounded in his daily work as a Student Wellness Specialist, Rafael recognizes the dedication of our current school staff and community providers. He is committed to building on existing programs — maximizing current resources, fostering strong partnerships between schools, families, and mental health professionals.
Fiscal Responsibility & School Resources: Combining his MBA and business background with his deep understanding of campus operations, Rafael will ensure district resources are managed transparently, sustainably, and directly invested into classrooms and student success in an equitable manner.
