Laura Casas
Appointed in 2005 · First elected in 2007
Term through 2028
Area 4 Lookup
Are You in Trustee Area 4?
Foothill-De Anza Community College District is governed by five elected trustees, each representing a geographic trustee area.
In 2026, voters in Trustee Area 4 will elect a new representative to succeed retiring Trustee Pearl Cheng. Trustee Areas 1, 3, and 5 will next hold elections in 2028. The 2026 election for Trustee Area 2 is uncontested.
Check My Trustee Area
Enter your address on the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters website, then find ‘Foothill-De Anza’ in the results to see your trustee area.Check my trustee area ↗
Why Area 4 Matters
Area 4 Elects One Trustee—But Their Decisions Affect the Entire District.
Although elected by Area 4 voters, the trustee will vote on districtwide priorities affecting both Foothill and De Anza colleges—including education, budgets, facilities, student services, workforce programs, community partnerships, and long-term direction.
The Foothill-De Anza Community College District Board
Alexander Gvatua
Appointed January 15, 2025
2026 election · Running unopposed
Peter Landsberger
First elected in November 2016
Term through 2028
?Pearl Cheng
Appointed in 2008 · First elected in 2009
Term ends 2026 and Retiring.
Terry Godfrey
First elected in November 2024
Term through 2028Source: Foothill-De Anza Community College District, Board of Trustees
Vote for Liang on November 3!
Leadership for What's Next
Liang Chao is best suited to represent you!
As a current Foothill-De Anza student, educator, technologist, longtime public servant, community advocate, and parent whose family has benefited from community college opportunities, Liang brings firsthand student experience and years of public-sector leadership and community advocacy to the role.