Education Austin’s 19-member Executive Board sets policy, approves budgets, and guides our union’s work. Board members lead committees, recruit members, and build union power at worksites. The board ensures diversity, advocates for public education, and builds leadership.

2025-2028 Executive BoarD

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President: Ken Zarifis

Vice President: Trasell Underwood

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Recording Secretary: Valencia Johnson

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Treasurer: Eric Ramos

Classified Representative:

Tony Ybarra

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Certified Representative:

Rachel Preston

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Certified Representative:

Caroline Sweet

Classified Representative:

Denise Hankins

Classified Representative:

Alicia Barton

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Certified Representative:

Bree Rolfe

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Certified Representative:

Traci Dunlap

At-Large Representative:

Roscoe McCormick

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At-Large Representative

Karen Reyes

At-Large Representative:

Kari Johnston

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At-Large Representative:

Minda Anderson

At-Large Representative:

Taylor Carriker-Cavin

At-Large Representative:

Jacob Morgan

Certified Representative:

Emily Sharin

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Classified Representative:

Jose Elias Yanez

Certified Representative:

Megan Vasquez