Laura Marie Rivera

Proudly Endorsed By

Kim Shirley

Committee on Arts and Humanities, Seattle U AotY

Suzi LeVine

Former U.S. Ambassador, Tech Exec, UW Lecturer

Toyia Taylor, Founder and Executive Director Speak with Purpose

Jeanne Kohl-Welles, Former King County Councilmember

“Dr. Laura Marie Rivera brings a wealth of educational experience, compassion, and perspective to the Seattle School Board. As the only educator in this race, Rivera stands out for her firsthand knowledge of what is—and isn’t—working in our schools. Her expertise, empathy, and unwavering commitment to safe, inclusive, and effective learning environments make Dr. Laura Marie Rivera an excellent choice for The Seattle School Board.” The Seattle Medium 10/22/25

Jim Jordan, Sacramento Teacher of the Year, National Yearbook Advisor of the Year

Girmay Zahilay, Chair King County Council, Nonprofit Founder

Leslie Jackson Chihuly

CEO Chihuly Studios, President’s Arts Council

Liz Berry, Washington State Representative LD36

Heather Puri, SPS Parent, Host of Mixed Identity Podcast

Andy Song, Mental Healthcare Provider, Kent School Board

Carrie Barnes, SPS Parent, Former Chair King County Democrats

Ryan Henry Ward, Seattle’s Greatest and Most Inclusive Mural Artist

Chris Reykdal

Washington State Superintendent

Elsa Sjunesson, SPS Parent, Disability Advocate, Author

Manuela Slye, SPS Parent, Education Advocate

Chetan Soni, WA Youth Alliance

Russell McQuarrie-Means, SPS Student, Seattle Student Union

Dawn Rains, CEO Treehouse

Dr Cynthia Dillard, Dean of Seattle University College of Education

Bob Kettle, Seattle City Council

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