Partial List of Endorsements
Federal and State Elected Officials
U.S. Congressman John Garamendi
U.S. Congressman Mike Thompson
Senator Bill Dodd
Former Senator Lois Wolk
Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Assemblymember Lori Wilson
County Elected Officials
John Vasquez, Chairperson, Solano County Board of Supervisors, District 4,
Monica Brown, Vice-Chair, Solano County Board of Supervisors, District 2
Erin Hannigan, Supervisor District District 1, Solano County Board of Supervisors
Jim Spering, Supervisor District 3, Solano County Board of Supervisors
Mitch Mashburn, Supervisor District 5, Solano County Board of Supervisors
Linda Seifert, Former Supervisor, District 2, Solano County Board of Supervisors
Tom Ferrara, Solano County Sheriff
Marc C. Tonnesen, Solano County Assessor/Recorder
Teresa Lavell, President, Solano County Board of Education Trustee, Area 4
Ginger Dunn, Vice-President, Solano County Board of Education Trustee, Area 6
Michelle Coleman, Solano County Board of Education Trustee, Area 1
Dana Dean, Solano County Board of Education, Trustee, Area 3
Elease Cheek, Solano County Board of Education Trustee and President, Area 5
Peggy Cohen-Thompson, Solano County Board of Education Trustee, Area 7
Shelton Yip, Yolo County Board of Education Trustee, Area 4
Lynn Mackey, Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools
Mary Jane Burke, Marin County Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Barbara Nemko, Napa County Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Jesse Ortiz, Former Yolo County Superintendent of Schools
L. Karen Monroe, Alameda County Superintendent of Schools
Ted Alejandre, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Francisco Reveles, Yuba County Superintendent of Schools
Dee Alarcon, Former Solano County Superintendent of Schools
Jay Speck, Former Solano County Superintendent of Schools
Wally Holbrook, Former Lake County Superintendent of Schools
Mayrene Bates, Former Solano County Board of Education Trustee, Area 4
Local Elected Officials
Steve Bird, Mayor of Dixon
Harry Price, Mayor, City of Fairfield
Rick Vaccaro, Vice-Mayor City of Fairfield
Doriss Panduro, Fairfield City Council
Alma Hernandez, Mayor Pro-Tem, City of Suisun City
Wanda Williams, Suisun City Council
Ron Rowlett, Mayor City of Vacaville
Nolan Sullivan, Vice-Mayor, City of Vacaville
Mike Silva, Vacaville City Council
Jeanette Wylie, Vacaville City Council
Greg Ritchie, Vacaville City Council
Dr. Rozzana Verder-Aliga, Ed D, Vice-Mayor City of Vallejo
Mina Diaz, Vallejo City Council
Diane Ferrucci, Benicia Unified School District, Trustee Area 5
Bethany Smith, Pres.,Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, Trustee Area 1
Jonathon Richardson, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, Trustee Area 5
Caitlin O’Halloran, President, Dixon Unified School District
Kelly Welsh, Vacaville Unified School District, Trustee Area 6
Michael A. Martin, Solano Community College Board Trustee, Area 7
Ernie Van Sant, Former Dixon Unified School District Governing Board Trustee
Jack Batchelor, Former Mayor, City of Dixon
Education Leaders
Dr. Charles Young, Superintendent, Benicia Unified School District
Brian Dolan, Superintendent, Dixon Unified School District
Ben Ernest, Executive Director, Dixon Montessori School
Kris Corey, Superintendent, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Pam Conklin, Superintendent, Travis Unified School District
Dr. Jane Shamieh, Superintendent, Vacaville Unified School District
Jared Austin, Executive Director, Kairos Public School, Vacaville
Dr. Robert Martinez, Superintendent, MIT/Griffin Technology Academy, Vallejo
Community Leaders, and Individuals
K. Patrice Williams, JD, Founder, Empower Solano
Andrea Canola Garcia, President Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce
Marisela Barbosa-Cortez, V.P. Monarch Engineering and Developments
Michelle Strand, President I-80 Forklift
Eloise Escano Scott, Solano Woman of the Year
Roxana Damas, Managing Director, Diversity RD
Colleen Berumen, Executive Director, Opportunity House Solano
Dawn Powell LaBar, Administrative Analyst, City of Fairfield
Debbie Davis, Director, Special Care, SLC
Judi Ruggiero Ferrara, Retired Educator, Travis Unified School District
Tyffany Martin-Wanberg, Commissioner, First 5 Children and Families Commission
Jennifer Barton, Commissioner, First 5 Children and Families Commission
June Regis, Director Child Development and Adult Education, Benicia Unified School District
Tiffany Nicole Donahue, Adult School Principal, Vacaville Unified School District
Margarita Cuizon-Armelino, Executive, Association of California School Administrators
Tom Armelino, Ex. Director, California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, Retired
Wil Cason, Author and Motivational Speaker
Mick Jessop, Community Services Director, City of Suisun City, Retired
Sandy Jessop, Assistant Superintendent Solano County Office of Education, Retired
Sam Neustadt, Assistant Superintendent, Solano SELPA, Retired
Denise Fracchia, Retired Educator, Vacaville Unified School District
Suzanne Speck, Consultant, School Services of California
Marcela Rodriguez, California Department of Education
Alan Kerzin, Founder and Advocate at Alan's Advocacy Works
Rob Phillips, Associate Superintendent, Solano County Office of Education, Retired
Alison Phillips, Retired Educator, Vacaville Unified School District
Amy Chávez, Retired Educator, Solano County Office of Education
Amy Robinson, Administrator, Solano County Office of Education
Siobhan Dill, Ex. Director, Solano County Office of Education
Ernie Holly, Timeline Media Productions, Owner
Dr. Victor Romualdi, Ret. Educator, Solano County Office of Education
Dorothy Rothenbaum, Educator, Retired Educator, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Denise Fracchia, Retired Educator, Vacaville Unified School District
Peggy Alexander, Retired Educator, Vacaville Unified School District
Randy Henry, Retired Educator, Vacaville Unified School District
Toni Henry, Assistant Principal, Vacaville Unified School District
Terri Gilbert Miles, Educator, Solano County Office of Education
Elizabeth Brothers, Retired Educator, Dixon Unified School District
Cicely Rodda, Principal, Vacaville Unified School District
Laura Precour Dutch, Principal, Vallejo City Unified School District
Samantha Carson Chizauskie, Principal, Vacaville Unified School District
Kymber Katen-Azevedo, Educator, Solano County Office of Education
Adriana Brignone Forshay, Retired Educator, Solano County Office of Education
Tracy Stacey, Community Educator, Area Agency on Aging
William Wesley, JD, Financial and Life Coach
Citlali Flores Zepeda
Lisa Hilas
Jeann Rice
Jack Flynn
Yvette Barrera-Campos
Sheila Smith
Ryan Chalk
Edie Goss Thomas
Chris Hansen
Mark Brothers
Michalle Shown-Rodriguez
Jenalee Dawson
Kathleen Ramos
Steve Ramos
Luis Chavez
Alex Alarcon
Lupe Medina
Betty Nielson
Citlalli Flores Zepeda
Lidia Marin
Lisa Reed Walker
Belinda Smith
Tami Engell
Randy Engell
Steve Kessler
Gilbert Alvarez
Elizabeth Alvarez
Laura Carlson
Kent Carlson
Bruce Barling
Jeanne Barling
Victor Badillo
Minerva Badillo
Waldemar Estrella
Elizabeth Estrella
Brian Cumbra
Nicole Cumbra
Nolan Kelly
Ligia Andreina Martinez-Kelly
Ligia Martinez
Rachel Vasquez
Pamela Fromval
David Fromval
Leticia Rosas
Jane Sinkewiz
Labor Organizations
Napa Solano Central Labor Council
Carpenters Union, Local 180
Titles for Informational Purposes Only
"I am pleased to endorse Lisette Estrella-Henderson as Solano County Superintendent of Schools in the June 2022 election. Lisette is well-respected as a compassionate, collaborative, and tireless leader whose service as the Solano County Superintendent of Schools for the last six years has benefitted students in so many ways. As the U.S. Congressmember representing California’s 3rd District, which includes most of Solano County, I strongly support individuals and activities that improve our state’s resources. Children are one of our most valuable resources and key to the future economic strength of our state. I urge you to vote for Lisette! Her proven leadership will continue to drive Solano County education forward."
"I'm supporting Lisette Estrella-Henderson for County Superintendent of Schools. She is a proven leader in this community who will work tirelessly to ensure that students leave school career and college ready."
"Lisette truly understands the challenges our families and students have faced during this pandemic. We are at a pivotal time in education and Lisette is the leader with the proven track record to move education forward in Solano County."
"Lisette is passionate about working collaboratively with our communities to do what's best for young people and families. She has my full support as Solano County Superintendent of Schools."
"Lisette is a proven leader in this county who has worked tirelessly to create partnerships that put students first with a focus on preparing students for the workplace. It has been an honor to work with Lisette and would encourage our residents to return her to the job of our County Superintendent, one that she knows and does well.” 
"An Educator at her core, Lisette is passionate about our children having a meaningful learning experience in Solano County. As our County Superintendent, Lisette has worked to support an environment where students can love learning and become thriving adults. I've witnessed firsthand her tenacity to overcome the challenges brought about by the pandemic, providing support for our Districts, Teachers, School Employees and our Students."
"Lisette is a community leader who advocates for the diverse needs of our children. She understands the impact that high quality education will have on the future economic stability of our community."
"I have worked with Lisette both in a district and outside of one, in relatively good times and in the depths of crisis. If it's been done in schools in this county, Lisette has done it. Lisette will lead us down to even greater success in the future."
"The role of a superintendent is complex. It is important that the leader is a visionary, an exceptional communicator, intuitive, reflective, respectful, knowledgeable and open-minded. Lisette Estrella-Henderson possesses all of these qualities."