Elections 2023

Andrew Brandt, Director District D
Contact Andrew at intent@brandtforbvsd.co or visit brandtforbvsd.co
Address: 3201 Wright Avenue, Boulder, Colorado 80301

Jorge Chávez, Director District G
Contact Jorge at jorgeforbvsd@gmail.com or visit jorgeforbvsd.com 
Address: 2966 Hughs Drive, Erie, Colorado 80516

Neil Fishman, Director District A
Contact Neil at neil4bvsd@gmail.com or visit Neil4BVSD.com 
Address: 2135 King Avenue, Boulder, Colorado 80302  

• Neil Fishman was educated in the public schools (K-12; BA/MS, geology, CU), is an award-winning research geologist, and is an ardent supporter of public schools.  He’s worked for decades locally in the social justice arena with non-profits, governments, and BVSD.  He played a pivotal role in including gender identity/expression in BVSD’s non-discrimination policy.  And he was a front-line activist working collaboratively with BVSD and municipalities to get progressive social studies standards passed by the CO Board of Education. He has a demonstrated record in addressing difficult and complex problems, which will be critical as BVSD addresses declining enrollment. 

Stuart Lord, Director District G
Contact Stuart at stuartforBVSD@gmail.com or visit stuartforBVSD.com
Address: 2490 Cana Court, Lafayette, Colorado 80026

• Stuart Lord, an accomplished educator and advocate, empowers students and promotes leadership. He's raised $150+ million for education, striving for quality access. As CEO of Delta Developmental, LLC in Boulder, Colorado, leveraging prior roles as Dean and Associate Provost at DePauw University and Dartmouth. Stuart led the President's Summit for America's Future during President Bill Clinton's tenure and served as Naropa University's first African-American President. Engaged in BVSD Partnership Council and NAACP PAC, his journey from New Rochelle foster care to degrees from Texas Christian University, Princeton Theological Seminary, and United Theological Seminary underscores his unwavering commitment to educational excellence.

Alex Medler, Director District C
Contact Alex at alex.medler@alexmedler.org or visit alexmedler.org                  
Address: 1070 Edinboro Drive, Boulder, Colorado 80305    

• Alex moved to Boulder in 1992. He and his wife raised two children who attended Community Montessori, Southern Hills, and Fairview. They were both active in their kids’ schools and the district throughout their schooling. He has 30 years of experience leading Colorado and national non-profits and governmental entities focused on education and children's policy. He is committed to public education, and has worked to promote school quality, advance student equity, and improve outcomes for children. He has led various non-profit boards and state task forces, bringing people together to find common sense solutions. He earned a Ph.D. in Political Science from CU Boulder.

Cynthia Nevison, Director District C
Contact Cynthia at cynthiadn@protonmail.com or visit cynthiaforbvsd.com
Address: 960 Miami Way, Boulder, Colorado 80305

Anil Pesaramelli, Director District G
Contact Anil at anil4bvsd@gmail.com or visit anil4bvsd.com
Address: 2005 Marfell Street, Erie, Colorado 80516

• My journey has taken me on a diverse career path, from studying Chemical Engineering, to becoming a software engineer, cooking on a food truck, managing an insurance agency, and founding my own tech company. While these roles may seem unrelated, they all share a common thread – they represent my unwavering pursuit of passion and the courage to explore new horizons. I believe in revisiting and reimagining our curriculum to make it more engaging and relevant to the interests of our students. I wish our educational system to be a guiding light for all students as they explore their own paths.

Lalenia Quinlan Aweida, Director District D
Contact Lalenia at LQAforBVSD@gmail.com or visit LQAforBVSD.com
Address: 7278 Augusta Drive, Boulder, Colorado  80301 

• Lalenia grew up in Boulder and has three children in public school. She has worked in BVSD classrooms for six years as a Sexual Assault Prevention Educator. Lalenia currently serves on the BVSD Title IX Advisory Council, works as a Restorative Justice Facilitator for the District Attorney's Office, and recently completed BVSD's Leadership Academy.   She will utilize her strong community relationships to promote mental health, safety and equity for our students.  Lalenia is proudly endorsed by BVSD’s Teachers Union and will work to support academic excellence and meaningful pathways for all students post graduation.  

Andrew Steffl, Director District C
Contact Andrew at ajsteffl@gmail.com or visit  www.AndrewSteffl.org
Address: 3487 Blanca Peak Court, Superior, Colorado 80027

Jason Unger, Director District A
Contact Jason at jasonforbvsd@gmail.com or visit jasonforbvsd.com
Address: 1790 Baseline Road, Boulder, Colorado 80302

• Jason Unger is running for BVSD School Board to represent District A. He has spent his life working to improve public education for all kids. He started as a 4th grade teacher in Compton, CA, where he was awarded the 2001 National Elementary Teacher of the Year. Jason worked as an elementary school administrator, and then as the education advisor to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada). Jason and his wife have three children - two at BVSD schools, and another who will be in the district until 2039! For more information, visit www.jasonforbvsd.com