Supporters & Endorsements
“I proudly support Mimi Guzman’s candidacy for Board of Directors because of her long-standing commitment to advocating for educators and students. Her teaching experience, integrity, dedication, and passion make her an excellent choice to represent our voice.”
Wendy Gutierrez
UTLA Teacher - Sunrise Elem.
“I endorse Mimi due to her deep knowledge and advocacy efforts for educators, families, and what is needed in our LAUSD schools. She has helped lead the fight to successfully remove a co-located Charter school from our campus. This ensures that resources are responsibly allocated to our neighborhood school.”
Blanca Pelayo
UTLA Teacher - Sunrise Elem.
“As a UTLA educator and a special education teacher, I’m proud to endorse Noemi (Mimi) Guzman. She is passionate in standing with educators, families, and students. She leads with integrity and is deeply committed to meeting the unique and diverse needs of our school community.
Ms. You UTLA SpEd Teacher - Sunrise Elementary.
“I enthusiastically endorse Mimi for UTLA BOD. I have witnessed her passion and commitment to her students, her school community, and UTLA. I can attest to the countless hours she has devoted to our Union and organizing in the community, including battling charter co-location efforts.
Mimi has a fierce heart for justice and community. She represents UTLA members with empathy and persistence. Mimi supports PSAs, recognizes the work that we do, and how HHS staff impact students and families. She will fight for fully staffed schools.”
Kristi Postema-Fuller
UTLA PSA -South Area
Martha Flores
UTLA Teacher - Sunrise Elem.
Maria Arienza-Lopez
UTLA Teacher - North Area
Erika Silva
UTLA PSW - Sunrise Elem.
Roxana Okamoto
UTLA Substitute - East Area
Ivan Gonzalez
UTLA Teacher - Central Area
Carlos Cerdan
UTLA Teacher - Central Area
Norma Bethelmy
UTLA Teacher - Sunrise Elem.
Stephen Uyechi
UTLA SpEd Teacher - Sunrise Elem.
“As a public school educator, union member, mother, and veteran, I proudly support Mimi Guzman for UTLA Board of Directors. I trust her leadership, commitment to educators and students, and dedication to strengthening our schools and union.
Mrs. Saldaña - Beene
UTLA SpEd Teacher - Sunrise Elem.
“I proudly endorse Mimi for UTLA Board of Director. She is a fearless teacher, activist, and organizer who has led real victories for our schools and communities. At her worksite, she organized educators and families to successfully push out a harmful co-located school, putting students first.
She has canvassed tirelessly to win school board seats and has experience as a House of Representatives member. Mimi has steering committee experience. She understands both the grassroots, and the structure needed to win. She is a proven leader who gets results and will fight unapologetically for educators, students, and public education.”
Ofelia “Sofia” Ryan
UTLA PSA - South Area
“Mimi has been our UTLA Rep for 9 years - leading us, informing us, keeping us all on our toes for what’s being presented by the district! Sunrise Elementary is fortunate to have her as a UTLA Rep. Thank you Mimi!”
Alexander Pachano
UTLA Teacher - Sunrise Elem.