CITY: School Districts – Rio School District

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Rio School District – Trustee Area 1

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Khaled Omar (D) – Father/Project Manager

  • Party: Democrat
  • Residence: Oxnard
  • Education:
    • BS in computer science from North Carolina State University
    • Project Management Professional Certification from the Project Management Institute
    • Fullstack Web Developer Nanodegree from Udacity
  • Employment & experience:
    • Project Manager – managed corporate facilities renovations mandated by the Airport Authority
    • Cloud-based print tracker, tracking status of projects and individual skids of product, including the status of each value add process, and which operator completed.
    • Volunteer, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (June 2026-present)
    • Volunteer, Coach, Oxnard Youth Baseball (2025-present)
    • Volunteer, Youth Business Mentor (2019-present)
    • MLK Freedom and Unity Volunteer, The Gathering for Justice
    • Volunteer Farm Worker, school district farm
  • Priorities:
    • Anti-Racism, Anti-Bullying, Inclusivity, and Mental Health Support
    • Fiscal Responsibility and Oversight
    • Improve the Achievement Gap
    • Staff and Teacher Support
    • Parent and Teacher Proactive Engagement
  • Links:
GOOD club
Ventura County Young Democrats
Cause action fund
Central Coast Labor Council
Rio Chapter 329
COMMUNITY LEADERS
– Liam Andersen O’Neill Hernandez (D), candidate for Camarillo Health Care District

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Felix Eisenhauer (DTS) Governing Board Member, Rio School District, Area 1

  • Party: declines to state
  • Education:
    • Doctor of Musical Arts in piano collaboration at UCSB
    • Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from the University of Southern California
  • Employment & experience:
    • Member, Rio School District Board of Trustees (2016-present)
    • Professor of Music (Piano) at Ventura College
    • Minister of Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Ventura
    • Teaches private piano lessons
    • Played piano for Pacific Chamber Singers, Westmont College, Santa Barbara City College, UCSB, and Opera Santa Barbara
    • Played piano for theatrical and operatic productsion in Boise, Idaho
    • Taught music appreciation at College of Western Idaho
    • Taught piano at USC
    • Coached singers at UCSB
    • Teacher’s assistant at the German-American School of Palo Alto, taught at their Saturday and summer programs for 20 years
  • Priorities:
    • Distraction-Free Environment: Enforce a cell phone ban in schools to optimize focus and classroom learning.
    • Balanced Technology & Screen Policy: Establish grade-appropriate screen time limits, ensuring technology supports teaching rather than replacing it.
    • Hands-On & Experiential Learning: Prioritize learning through books, discussion, arts, projects, and outdoor learning spaces to build critical thinking, problem-solving, and self-reflection.
    • Whole-Child Support: Invest in academic, mental, physical, and emotional resources for students, alongside strong support systems for teachers, staff, and families.
    • Core Skills & Future Readiness: Strengthen foundational reading and math skills while offering broad enrichment programs to ensure students are fully prepared for their next stage in life.
  • Links:

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Joe Esquivel (D) College Facilities Supervisor

  • Party: Democrat
  • Education:
    • Certificate of Completion, American Project Management Course at San Diego State University
    • Business Administration and Management, University of LaVerne
  • Employment & experience:
    • Former Trustee for Rio School District
    • Interim Assistant Director of Maintenance & Operations, Ventura College (2025-present)
    • College Facilities Supervisor, Ventura College (2010-present)
    • Sr. Assistant Distribution Manager, Harbor Freight Tools USA (1993-2010)
  • Priorities:
    • Student education, safety, wellbeing, and equality
  • Links:

Rio School District – Trustee Area 3 – Vote for (1)

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Alesia Martin (D) Incumbent

  • Party: Democrat
  • Education:
    • BS in mechanical engineering from Cal State Northridge
  • Employment & experience:
    • Member, Rio School District Board of Trustees (2022-present)
    • Senior Project Engineer for King’s Hawaiian, SunOpta, and General Mills (2014-2022)
    • Project Engineer for Snyder’s Lance, Sara Lee and Milhouse Engineering & Construction Inc. (2006-2014)
    • Substitute Teacher, Chicago Public Schools (2004-2006)
    • Various positions with Cingular Wireless, Motorola, People’s Energy Company, and Amoco Oil (1991-2004)
  • Priorities:
    • Believes that good schools start with strong curriculum, dedicated teachers, and a supportive administration.
    • Early education is critical. Great schools open a child’s eyes to a world of possibilities. Great districts provide those opportunities. 
    • While all students must acquire various reading, writing, and computational skills, they must also be able to think critically and creatively. 
    • As a former educator, she understands the challenges teachers endure and the sacrifices they make to provide our children with a strong educational foundation.
    • Protect children from bullying and racism
  • Links:
GOOD club

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Christina Segovia (D) Education Specialist

  • Party: Democrat
  • Education:
    • BA in sociology, concentration in social inequalities from Cal State Fullerton
    • AAs in sociology, psychology, social & behavioral sciences, AA in liberal studies/teaching from Ventura College
  • Employment & experience:
    • teacher at a local high school here in Oxnard, after working her way up from a tutor to a substitute position
    • previously worked at Starbucks, Chuck E. Cheese, mortgage companies, and DoorDash
  • Priorities:
    • Strengthen Special Education: Guarantee individualized support, specialized equipment, appropriate service providers, and comprehensive training for staff and families.
    • Advance Educational Equity: Eliminate barriers tied to disability, income, background, or language so every student receives equal opportunities to thrive.
    • Ensure District Transparency & Engagement: Include families, staff, and community members in major decision-making processes before choices are finalized.
    • Support & Respect School Staff: Cultivate a collaborative, safe work culture where teachers, paraprofessionals, and classified staff feel heard, valued, and empowered to advocate for resources.
    • Address the Root Causes of Academic Performance: Look beyond test scores to evaluate attendance, mental health, access to childcare, and home circumstances when supporting student achievement.
    • Build Community Partnerships: Connect families with local organizations for wrap-around services, including mental health care, financial assistance, and transportation.
  • Links:

Rio Chapter 329

Alfredo Garcia, Jr. (DTS) Business Owner

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Daniel Hernandez Garcia (D) Longshoreman/Business Owner

  • Party: Democrat
  • Education:
    • BA in Sociology, California State University Channel Islands
    • AA in Sociology & Behavioral Science, Oxnard College
  • Employment & experience:
    • Longshoreman at the Port of Hueneme (2020-present)
    • Former Secretary of Ventura County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, supported local recovery efforts following the Thomas and Woolsey fires
    • Former Consultant · LinkedIn
    • Former 211 Disaster Coordinator · Interface (connected communities with essential information and disaster-recovery resources)
    • Former Patient Advocate · West Ventura Medical Clinic
  • Priorities:
    • Students first: Keep academic growth, student well-being and safe learning environments at the center of board decisions.
    • Families heard: Make district communication more welcoming, understandable and responsive to the families it serves.
    • Accountability: Ask clear questions, follow the facts and ensure public resources directly support student success.
    • Opportunity: Expand pathways that help every student discover strengths, prepare for high school and imagine a bigger future.
  • Links:

Rio School District – Trustee Area 4 – Vote for (1)

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Inez Spates (D) Teacher/Mother/Coach

  • Party: Democrat
  • Education:
    • Associate of Science in child development
    • Bachelor of Science in organizational management
    • Master of Science in leadership and management with a concentration in human resource management
  • Employment & experience:
    • Certified Coach with the John Maxwell Leadership Team
    • Founder of Inez Knows, LLC, where she provides coaching, consulting, and training services
    • Serves on the Port of Hueneme Annual Banana Festival Planning Team
    • Project Manager for the Soulful Remedy Concert Series
    • Career has included federal public service, financial management, human resources, training, and leadership development
  • Priorities:
    • Safe, Inclusive & Supportive Schools: Every student deserves a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment. She will prioritize consistency and transparency in addressing bullying and discrimination while strengthening mental health resources, school climate, and family trust.
    • Student Achievement & Opportunity: Academic success is essential. She supports strong instruction, early intervention, and targeted resources to build foundational skills, alongside enriching opportunities that build confidence and prepare students for the future.
    • Family & Community Engagement: Strong schools require active partnerships with families and educators. She will advocate for open communication, meaningful community input before major decisions, and a culture of listening and trust.
    • Responsible & Transparent Leadership: Effective leadership demands fiscal accountability and careful decision-making. Using her financial and public service experience, she will ask tough questions, steward public funds responsibly, and prioritize Rio students in every decision.
  • Links:
GOOD club
Ventura County Young Democrats
Cause action fund
Central Coast Labor Council

Rio Chapter 329
COMMUNITY LEADERS
– Khaled Omar, candidate for Rio School District, Trustee Area 1

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Eleanor Torres (D) Incumbent

  • Age: 73
  • Party: Democrat
  • Employment & experience:
    • Member, Rio School District Board of Trustees (2014-present)
  • Priorities:
    • Pay attention to current issues while planning for the future
    • Make sure needed resources and support are in place to get the job done
    • Creating the conditions under which excellent teaching and student performance will take place
  • Links: Bio on Rio School District website: https://www.rioschools.org/school-board
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