Endorsements

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Rob Moore - Mayor of Los Gatos 

"Sangeeta shares the values of the students and families in our local school district, and I know she will be a thoughtful, dedicated advocate for every student on the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District Board."

Chuck Page - Mayor, City of Saratoga

"Sangeeta’s professional and school experience make her a superb LGSUHSD board member!"

Mary-Lynne Bernald - Former City of Saratoga Mayor

"I am so honored to endorse Sangeeta Mallik!"

Catherine Thermond - Community Volunteer, Former SUSD Board Member

"Sangeeta's professional and volunteer experiences make her an outstanding candidate for the LGSUHSD Board of Trustees."

Melissa Stanis - Trustee, Saratoga Union School District

"Sangeeta is a rare combination of intellect, humor, grit, empathy and kindness. Time and time again, she has demonstrated an ability to connect with people who hold differing viewpoints, find common ground, and bring people together. She will be an incredible asset to our students, educators, schools and community as a Trustee on the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District Board.

I have had the honor of working alongside Sangeeta in school-connected organizations and have seen firsthand her ability to find both the essence and the nuance of an issue. She asks thoughtful questions, considers what is best not just for an individual, but for the system as a whole, and approaches her work with humility, curiosity and empathy. She does not shy away from difficult conversations or tough issues. Instead, she leans into them with intelligence, thoughtfulness and a genuine desire to understand different perspectives and find a path forward. Sangeeta is exactly the kind of thoughtful, principled and compassionate leader our community will benefit from having on the Board."

Steven Zhu - President, Saratoga High School Foundation

"Sangeeta Mallik is a dedicated leader whose proven track record makes her an outstanding candidate for the LGSUHSD Board. As former President of the Redwood Middle School PTA and VP of Donor Relations for the Saratoga High School Foundation, she has repeatedly demonstrated her ability to bring families together, build strong community partnerships, and deliver tangible support for our schools. Her deep passion for community service and hands-on experience in school leadership ensure she will be a thoughtful, effective, and tireless advocate for all district students and educators."

Eric Cao - Trustee, Saratoga Union School District

"I thank Sangeeta for running for our students and she definitely has my endorsement and support!"

Stephen F. Diamond - LGSUHSD Parent; longtime Saratoga resident, Law Professor, Santa Clara University School of Law

"Dr Sangeeta Mallik brings the exeprience, maturity and leadership LGSUHSD needs in a time of rapid technological, social and economic change. Her years of close work with the families, students and educators of our high school district will add an important and much needed voice to the Board of Trustees."

Amanda Wroblewski - Community Volunteer 

"I am proud to endorse Sangeeta Mallik for the LGSUHSD Board position. I’ve had the privilege of working alongside her on volunteer school committees and I have admired her strong moral compass, honesty, and ability to be direct while always remaining inclusive and open-minded. She listens, invites all voices to the table, and leads with grace, patience, and a level head. She also stays focused on what matters, even when the conversation is difficult. These are exactly the qualities I want in a leader representing our community—especially on a school board where decisions affect our children, families, educators, and the broader community. I’m grateful to call Sangeeta my friend, and I’m even more grateful to support her as a leader. I hope you’ll join me in voting for her for School Board."

Nikita Variava - President, Saratoga High Map Boosters (Titles and affiliations for identification purposes only), Former SUSD Parent & Volunteer

"I am proud to endorse my dear friend, Sangeeta Balachandran Mallik, for the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District Board of Trustees position. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working alongside Sangeeta at elementary school community events and under her leadership at Redwood Middle School PTA. Through these experiences, I have seen firsthand the thoughtfulness, intelligence, and integrity she brings to everything she does.

Sangeeta has a remarkable ability to lead with both strength and grace. She is calm and collected, listens attentively, and approaches challenges with fairness, sound judgment, and genuine respect for every perspective. She makes people feel heard and valued, while having the courage and clarity to make difficult decisions when needed.

She is an exceptional communicator and a natural unifier—someone who brings people together and builds trust. I have tremendous confidence in Sangeeta’s ability to serve the LGSUHSD community with integrity, compassion, strength, and purpose."

Pragati Grover - former SUSD Board Member

"Strong schools build strong communities. Sangeeta Mallik brings the perfect balance of leadership, fiscal responsibility, and deep care for student well-being to the LGSUHSD Board. She will ensure our students receive an exceptional education in a supportive environment. I fully support Sangeeta for LGSUHSD Board this November!"

Reena Desai Shah - SUSD and LGSUHSD Parent Volunteer

"I have worked with Sangeeta on the Redwood Middle School PTA, when she served as the President. She is an incredible leader who keeps a strong moral code and leads with a whole hearted focus on our community children and families.  Sangeeta embodies empathy, compassion and efficiency into all she touches.  The LGSUHSD Board and our community will be extremely lucky to have Sangeeta's leadership."

Mahshid Maleki - President, Saratoga Education Foundation - Longtime SUSD Parent & Community Volunteer -  Executive Vice President, Saratoga High School Sports Boosters (Titles and affiliations for identification purposes only)

"I am proud to endorse Sangeeta for the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District Board of Trustees.

I had the opportunity to work closely with Sangeeta at Redwood Middle School PTA while she served as PTA President, and I saw firsthand the kind of leader she is. Sangeeta is an incredibly kind, thoughtful, and caring person who has a genuine love for our students, our schools, and our entire community. One of the qualities I admire most about Sangeeta is the way she approaches challenges. When she sees a problem, she doesn’t simply acknowledge it and move on. She asks questions, talks to the people involved, sets up meetings, does her research, listens to different perspectives, and keeps working until she can help find a solution. She is persistent in the best possible way—always focused on how we can make things better for our students and families.Sangeeta is also an exceptional communicator. She knows how to listen, bring people together, and have thoughtful conversations even when an issue is complicated. During the time I worked with her, I saw her build strong relationships with parents, teachers, staff, and community members through respect, kindness, and collaboration.Most importantly, Sangeeta has a strong vision for our schools and our community. Her leadership comes from years of service, a deep understanding of our students and families, and a sincere desire to make a positive difference.

I am grateful to have worked alongside Sangeeta and to know her both as a community leader and as a person. I wholeheartedly endorse Sangeeta for the LGSUHSD Board of Trustees and believe she will bring her experience, compassion, problem-solving skills, and collaborative leadership to serving our high school community."

Lorrie Peeters - SUSD Leader and Community Volunteer

"I am honored to endorse Sangeeta Mallik for the LGSUHSD School Board. I had the privilege of serving on Sangeeta’s board when she was RMS PTA President, and I learned a great deal from her about what strong, compassionate leadership looks like.Sangeeta is intelligent, kind, and unifying, while also being clear about her priorities and vision. She brought focus and decisiveness to her role while building up the people around her, making each of us feel empowered and motivated to bring our best to the community. She has a remarkable ability to lead with purpose while putting people at ease.

Sangeeta is also deeply selfless in her commitment to Saratoga. She has devoted countless hours to our schools and has strengthened every organization she has joined - and, more often than not, led. Above all, she is an incredible mother, and her experience raising her children in Saratoga has inspired her not simply to support our schools, but to continually work to make them better. Sangeeta has the mind, heart, judgment, and temperament to be an outstanding Board Trustee. I am confident she will bring the same thoughtful, collaborative, and effective leadership I witnessed firsthand to LGSUHSD and the entire community."

Deepa Madaswamy - SUSD Parent 

"Sangeeta is a dedicated and valuable member of our community who has spent years volunteering and championing the causes of the student and parent community with an amazing track record. She brings thoughtfulness, empathy, vision, and a collaborative mindset and will be an absolutely strong addition to the Board." 

Monika Kadakia - Saratoga Parent 

"I whole heartedly support Sangeeta. We have had many discussions about how we can make schools better and I agree with her on all viewpoints." 

Farnoush Drexel - Dentist, Community Volunteer, SUSD Parent

"I had the privilege of serving with Sangeeta on the Redwood Middle School PTA board during the 2024–2025 school year, and I saw firsthand what an effective and thoughtful leader she is.Sangeeta has a remarkable ability to bring together the many different aspects of her role as President while making it look effortless. She listened to different perspectives, brought people together, and created a genuine sense of unity and harmony. Most importantly, she turned that collaboration into meaningful results for our school community.Her leadership was organized, inclusive, and focused on getting things done. I truly appreciated the way she made everyone feel heard and valued while keeping the PTA moving forward.It was a pleasure to serve alongside her, and I have tremendous respect for the leadership she brings to our community. I full heartedly endorse her for the position of LGSUHSD School Board."

Annalisa Villani - LGSUHSD Parent 

"I’ve had the chance to volunteer with Sangeeta many times throughout the school years. I’ve witnessed firsthand the kindness, dedication, attentiveness she puts in every task, from the smallest to the biggest commitments. I would like to see those qualities in our new Board member, and, with Sangeeta, I know we are in good hands."

Pushpita and Santosh Iyer - LGSUHSD Parents

"Sangeeta is the advocate our students and community deserve. When you vote for a School Board Position, you are choosing someone to make decisions that directly impact your children and your community. We can say without hesitation that Sangeeta is the exact leader our district needs. 

What sets Sangeeta apart isn’t just what she has done, but how she does it. She is someone who listens deeply before drawing conclusions, approaches every conversation with genuine empathy, and never loses sight of what is best for students. 

Sangeeta doesn't just show up to represent our community; she lives its values every single day. She leads with quiet strength, unwavering integrity, and a calm, reasoned perspective that brings people together. Sangeeta has our votes because we know she will be a steady, thoughtful, and effective champion for our students, teachers, and the community."

Anna Goldberg, M.Ed. - SUSD  Parent, Community Leader and Volunteer

"I am proud to wholeheartedly endorse Sangeeta Mallik for the Los Gatos–Saratoga Union High School District Board of Trustees. I have had the opportunity to know Sangeeta as a dedicated and thoughtful community leader, and I have seen firsthand the care, integrity, and commitment she brings to serving our schools and families. Sangeeta doesn’t simply talk about supporting public education—she has spent years doing the work. Her experience as an education researcher and developmental psychologist, combined with her extensive leadership and volunteer service in our local schools, gives her a unique and valuable perspective. She understands that strong schools are built through collaboration—by listening to students, supporting exceptional teachers and staff, partnering with families, and making thoughtful, informed decisions. What I especially admire about Sangeeta is her commitment to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive. She leads with compassion, listens to different perspectives, and approaches challenges with both experience and a genuine desire to find solutions that strengthen our entire school community.Sangeeta has already demonstrated her commitment to our children and our schools through years of service. I trust her judgment, value her leadership, and know she will bring a thoughtful, collaborative, and student-centered voice to the Board. I am honored to call Sangeeta a fellow community leader and proud to give her my enthusiastic endorsement for the LGSUHSD Board of Trustees."

Ajoy Mallik - VC, LGSUHSD Parent

Jen Lambert - Community Volunteer, Monte Sereno resident

Mahima Sanwaria - LGSUHSD, Monte Sereno resident

Cynthia Chang - Former LGSUHSD Board Member, Former SUSD Board Member,  Former President of Asian Pacific Islanders School Board Members Association

Terrie Creamer - Community Volunteer, Former Saratoga Education Foundation President, Former Parent Leader for Redwood Middle School and Saratoga High School Organizations

Kathy Bays - Former Los Gatos Parent Volunteer, Former Special Ed Manager [Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE)]

Cynthia Miller - Trustee, Saratoga Union School District

Isabel Oh - Saratoga Community Volunteer, SUSD and LGSUHSD Parent

Maggie Sheu - Saratoga Community Volunteer, SUSD and LGSUHSD Parent

Camila Farguson - Saratoga Community Volunteer

Melissa Lin - Saratoga Community Volunteer

Jingyuan Huang - Saratoga Community Volunteer

Minh Ngo - LGSUHSD Parent

Rebecca Cross - Saratoga Community Volunteer

Angela Teodoro - Saratoga Community Volunteer

Daniela Goto - Saratoga Community Volunteer

Leyli Satvat - Saratoga Community Volunteer

Melody Mansoor - Saratoga Community Volunteer

Mary Yang - Saratoga Community Volunteer