Irene Pinkard

RETIRED COLLEGE ADMINISTRATOR/REALTOR

As a proven leader in the community, I will bring experience working with the business community, educators, families and youth for over 35 years. I will also bring a diversity of viewpoints for a diverse population that will help our City to remain cohesive and safe with respect for differences that makes Oxnard great. I am a realtor, church leader, homeowner, mother, grandmother and active community leader who wants a City that provides housing for all residents and adequate wages.

I am committed to building upon the successful policies and activities of the present Council. When elected, I will continue to serve as a strong leader and role model for our community and children.

EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS: Credentials include graduation from CSULB with a B.S. in Business and M.S. in Counseling and a Doctoral Degree in Higher Education/Educational Psychology from Nova University. Selected as one of the 11 Remarkable Women in Ventura County in 2003 by the local National Women’s Political Caucus.

EXPERIENCE: Served as president of the Ventura County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Board, BAPAC, Onyx Club, Black Women’s Leadership Conference, Vice President of the Oxnard Union High School District Board and 1998 Woman of the Year for the 35th Assembly District. Selected as Greater Oxnard Chamber Woman of the Year in 2003. Currently serves as Pacific Coast Region Vice President of the National Black School Board Members Association.

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