We have longstanding funding and opportunity inequities throughout San Mateo County. I am committed to addressing these issues to ensure that all kids are prepared to lead into the future. 

I have experience from the classroom to the boardroom. I have a B.S. in Elementary Education & Psychology, as well as a law degree from U.C. Hastings. I taught kindergarten and 1^stGrade in the South San Francisco Unified School District. I have been a PTA President and a Board Member for the San Mateo Mothers Club and the San Mateo National Little League. I co-founded “Not Without Us” to address systemic issues in educating students with disabilities.

I served as a Trustee for the San Mateo-Foster City School District where I supportedcommunity engagement, student-centered decisions, accessible math pathways, one school schedule districtwide, music for all kids, increased teacher salaries, and school counselors.

I am currently a member of the San Mateo County Commission on Disabilities and the San Mateo County Office of Education’s Personnel Commission. My work in the community centers on issues impacting youth, educators and families, including access to education and housing, mental health awareness, disability rights and inclusive communities.

I am endorsed by the California Teachers Association, local educator unions, elected officials, leaders, teachers and community members. I will always listen to your concerns and ideas, and I respectfully ask for your vote.

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About

Rod Hsiao (pronounced SH-ou as in "shout") has served 14 years as a Trustee on the San Mateo County Board of Education. In his day job, he is the CEO and Co-Founder of InPlay.org, a non-profit edtech start-up that boosts access to out-of-school learning programs and scholarships for underserved youth.

As the son of Chinese immigrants, he delivered newspapers and worked in factories to help pay for college. He values all his schooling and on-the-job learning and seeks to give the next generation similar opportunities to grow, learn, and succeed.

Below is a summary of his experience.

Experienced Leader and Problem-Solver

• Held executive management posts at nonprofit organizations (BUILD, CompassPoint)
• 7 years of management consulting at SRI Consulting and A.T. Kearney to global Fortune 100 businesses in financial management, strategy, marketing and organizational development

Dedicated to Education

• Serving his 14th year as Trustee on the San Mateo County Board of Education
• Appointed Commissioner on First 5 San Mateo County
• Managed instructional programs for immigrant adults and children
• Helped co-found CAPAL, a 31 year-old DC nonprofit for students interested in public policy.
• Volunteered as academic tutor, youth group leader, Cub Scout Den Leader

Strong Community Advocate and Legislative Experience

5 years as a legislative advisor in the US House of Representatives

Appointed to leadership positions in community-based organizations including:

• The Big Lift/Peninsula Partnership Leadership Council
• Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network
• CompassPoint Nonprofit Services
• California Democratic Party Executive Board
• Governing board positions on other nonprofits and charitable foundations

Rod has been a San Mateo County resident for 22 years. He and his wife, Linda, live in downtown San Mateo and raise two young boys who attend public schools.

For more details: Rod’s Linkedin profile