Amy is running for re-election to the Sequoia Union High School District Board to ensure that every student is successful in a safe and inclusive school environment.  She will bring to the seat a wealth of experience spanning local, county-wide, and state-wide leadership - she is a connector and coalition builder whose empathy brings people together.

Amy is a changemaker who thrives on creating something out of nothing and leaving the world a better place. She is not just innovative, but also analytical and action oriented in problem solving. Her enthusiasm and focus on continuous improvement is valued by everyone impacted by her work.  She is guided by her north star that every child has potential, and we need to tap into every child's passion to make that greatness a reality.

All Means All

Amy's Priorities for the Sequoia Union High School District

• Improve the communication, engagement, and collaboration of all stakeholders
• Support the recruitment and retention of great teachers from diverse backgrounds
• Ensure fiscal responsibility and efficient operations
• Foster a safe, inclusive learning environment so every student can be successful

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Amy's Achievements in her first term on the Sequoia Union High School District Board:

• Board President
• Adoption of Governance Handbook for board effectiveness
• Strategic Plan with input from diverse stakeholders
• Formal Board visits to two school sites per year to deep dive into each school
• Communications improvements:
  • State of the District (annual report)
  • Parentsquare (integrated communication platform)
  • Board Notes (quick summary after board meeting)
  • Redesigned district newsletters and website
  • Redwood Shores Community Association Annual Meeting
  • Sterling Downs Neighborhood Meeting and Newsletter
• Committees:  Budget, Wellness, Sustainability, BRSSD/SUHSD 2x2
• Sequoia High School Digital Arts Academy Mentor, IB Exam Proctor, Field Trip Chaperone

Amy Koo has served on the Sequoia Union High School District Board since 2022 and previously served on the Belmont-Redwood Shores School Board from 2013 - 2022.  She is a board member with the San Mateo County School Boards Association (SMCSBA) and the Asian Pacific Islander School Board Members Association (APISBMA). With SMCSBA, she twice co-chaired the Kent Awards which recognizes school district best practices and currently leads the Connections Committee which organizes events to enable board member relationship building.  With APISBMA, she co-led the effort to ensure an inclusive AAPI unit in the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum and is currently overhauling communications as chair of the Communications Committee. She is a former California School Boards Association (CSBA) Director at Large, Asian Pacific Islander and former member of the CSBA Delegate Assembly.

Amy is a financial professional who helps families reach their financial goals through education, planning, implementation of solutions, and a supportive community.  She previously was a Director at Gilead Sciences, a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Foster City, with roles in Marketing, Managed Markets Analytics, and Trade Strategy.  She served for 3 years on the leadership team of the Women at Gilead employee resource group which supported the career growth of women. She also served for two years on an Inclusion and Diversity Talent Development and Advancement team that designed and piloted a stretch project program that was the basis for a Commercial-wide program to increase visibility of development opportunities for non-traditional candidates.  Amy has a passion for ensuring that everyone reaches their full potential through an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative environment. 

Amy is a 4th generation San Franciscan who holds a BS degree from MIT and MBA/MS degrees from Stanford. In her spare time, she enjoys singing/music, volleyball, traveling, and cheering for the Giants, 49ers, and Warriors.  She lives in Redwood Shores with her husband and two sons.  Sadly, her two cats passed away during her first term, and their presence is missed.

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