Alameda Unified School District Governing Board Member

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Carrie Hahnel is a school parent and 25-year education policy expert who was appointed to the Alameda school board in 2025. She wants high expectations for every student, closing opportunity gaps, and careful, open management of school money.

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Gary Lym is a lifelong Alameda resident and parent of district graduates who has served on the Alameda school board since 2014. He highlights modern school buildings, well-supported teachers, and room for every student to grow.

Nonpartisan

Joyce Boyd is a certified public accountant who works on nonprofit finances, chairs the school district's parcel tax oversight committee, and has volunteered in Alameda schools for over 20 years. She wants strong reading and math teaching and to keep good teachers.

Nonpartisan

Mike McMahon is an independent contractor who served 12 years on the Alameda school board and has been involved in local public schools for over 30 years. He wants careful community decisions on how artificial intelligence is used in schools, plus support for teachers.

Nonpartisan

Sarah Putnam is an Alameda school parent, early childhood educator and disability rights advocate. She wants schools to plan for students with disabilities and other needs from the start, and wants board work to be easier for the public to follow.