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A Student—and a Parent
I know community colleges from the inside as both a student and a parent.
Liangfang “Liang” Chao, candidate for Foothill-De Anza Board
Students First.Future-Ready Education.Rooted in Community.
Community college should meet students where they are—and help them get where they want to go.
My priorities are to protect strong academics, prepare students for an AI-shaped economy and evolving careers, remove practical barriers, build clearer pathways from K–12 to college to careers, and offer flexible, inclusive learning for students at every stage of life—while remaining accountable to the residents who invest in our colleges.
Why Liang?Leadership for What’s Next
Student & parent. Educator. Technologist. Community advocate. Experienced public servant.
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An Educator Who Understands Teaching and Learning
Teaching experience from middle school and high school through university and graduate school.
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A Track Record of Getting Things Done
Two years on a school board and eight years on a city council.
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A Technologist with Current Industry Experience
28 years in Silicon Valley, with recent startup and AI experience.
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A Fresh Perspective for Changing Times
Question assumptions and explore new approaches as needs change.
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A Grassroots Voice Rooted in Community
Public service that begins with showing up and listening.
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Educator. Technologist. Lifelong Learner.
Education, technology, community, and public service have been recurring threads throughout my life. I have been a university professor, a Silicon Valley technologist, a volunteer K–12 teacher, a grassroots community organizer, a school board member, and a city councilmember. And today, I am a student again.
About LiangProven Results
Public service should be measured not simply by how long someone has served, but by what they have helped accomplish. These selected examples reflect how I work: listening, asking questions, finding practical solutions, and following through.
View AccomplishmentsRooted in Community
Liang has made a concerted effort to attend events across the diverse communities she serves. These connections help her understand the communities she serves and bring their perspectives into public decision-making.
In the Community