Marco will be the only father of young children — and the first millennial — on the CUSD Board, giving him both a firsthand understanding of the challenges and aspirations of young families in Area 4, and the energy to learn from and serve the families with years of experience in the district.

Marco's business and public sector consulting experience equip him to help the board navigate the big issues facing CUSD that stand to impact Area 4 families: declining enrollment and a serious budget deficit. He'll bring the speed, openness to new ideas, and collaborative approach of a small business owner to exploring solutions that reattract enrollment, and a public sector consultant's financial and grants management expertise to budgetary planning and operations.

He's committed to ensuring his kids, and the kids of his friends, neighbors, and families all over Laguna Niguel, have an excellent public education that prepares them to be capable citizens who lead happy, healthy lives.

As trustee, Marco will be accessible, visible on campuses, and quick to communicate with the parents, faculty, and staff who together shape the five elementary schools and one middle school that make up Area 4.