About Chelsea
As a former elementary school teacher (Kinder and 1st), a parent of students in the SMFCSD for the next 9 years, a practicing business attorney, and an active volunteer & leader in our community, I bring an experienced, informed and balanced perspective to the decision making process for our District.
Find out more about Chelsea in her SMFCSD Bio, on Ballotpedia.org or at http://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseabonini.
Leadership & Volunteerism
★ Chelsea becomes a Candidate to represent ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 22 as a DSCC (Democratic State Central Committee) Delegate for both the 2015 and 2016 State Conventions.
★ Chelsea is the SMFCSD School Board's Legislative Liaison & one of the Liaisons to the Foster City City Council (2015)
★ San Mateo County School Board's Association (SMCSBA), Board of Directors, Area 1 Representative (2014-2015)
★ PTA Executive Board Member, Laurel Elementary School (EVP 2011-13; President 2013-15)
★ Classroom & Program Volunteer at Laurel Elementary School (2009-Present)
★ Art in Action, Docent, Laurel Elementary School (2009-Present)
★ Laurel Communication Committee, Chairperson (2011-2013)
★ Laurel Grant Committee, Chairperson (2011-2013)
★ SMFCSD Technology Planning Committee for Development of 5-Year Plan, Parent Member (2013)
★ San Mateo National Little League, Board Member & Auxiliary Board President (2012-2014)
★ Pacific Skyline Council, Cub Scout Pack 27, Den Leader & Parent Committee Member (2010-2013)
★ San Mateo Mothers’ Club, Board Member (2005-2009)
★ Susan G. Komen 3 Day and Avon Breast Cancer Walk Alumna (Washington D.C., Manhattan, Portland, San Francisco) (2002-2012)
★ Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training Marathon Alumna & Mentor (Inaugural San Diego Rock ‘n Roll Marathon, Portland Marathon & California International Marathon) (1997-2003)
Professional Accomplishments
★ Kiski Law, P.C., Founder & CEO (2010-Present)
★ Member of the California State Bar & Practicing Attorney (2001-Present)
★ California Licensed Real Estate Broker (2011-Present)
★ Juris Doctor (J.D.), UC Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, CA (2001)
★ Editor-in-Chief, Hastings Communications & Entertainment Law Journal (Comm/Ent) (2000-2001)
★ Kindergarten, First Grade & Title 1 Reading Resource Teacher in the South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) (1994-1998)
★ Substitute Elementary & Middle School Teacher, SSFUSD, Burlingame and SMFC School Districts (Fall 1994)
★ California Certificated Teacher (1994-1999)
★ B.S., Elementary Education & Psychology, Russell Sage College, Troy, NY, magna cum laude (1994)
★ Student Teaching & Practicum experience in 1st through 5th Grades, New York State (1991-1994)
★ Graduate of Lick-Wilmerding High School (California School of Mechanical Arts), San Francisco, CA (1990)
Find out more about Chelsea in her SMFCSD Bio, on Ballotpedia.org or at http://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseabonini.
Leadership & Volunteerism
★ Chelsea becomes a Candidate to represent ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 22 as a DSCC (Democratic State Central Committee) Delegate for both the 2015 and 2016 State Conventions.
★ Chelsea is the SMFCSD School Board's Legislative Liaison & one of the Liaisons to the Foster City City Council (2015)
★ San Mateo County School Board's Association (SMCSBA), Board of Directors, Area 1 Representative (2014-2015)
★ PTA Executive Board Member, Laurel Elementary School (EVP 2011-13; President 2013-15)
★ Classroom & Program Volunteer at Laurel Elementary School (2009-Present)
★ Art in Action, Docent, Laurel Elementary School (2009-Present)
★ Laurel Communication Committee, Chairperson (2011-2013)
★ Laurel Grant Committee, Chairperson (2011-2013)
★ SMFCSD Technology Planning Committee for Development of 5-Year Plan, Parent Member (2013)
★ San Mateo National Little League, Board Member & Auxiliary Board President (2012-2014)
★ Pacific Skyline Council, Cub Scout Pack 27, Den Leader & Parent Committee Member (2010-2013)
★ San Mateo Mothers’ Club, Board Member (2005-2009)
★ Susan G. Komen 3 Day and Avon Breast Cancer Walk Alumna (Washington D.C., Manhattan, Portland, San Francisco) (2002-2012)
★ Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training Marathon Alumna & Mentor (Inaugural San Diego Rock ‘n Roll Marathon, Portland Marathon & California International Marathon) (1997-2003)
Professional Accomplishments
★ Kiski Law, P.C., Founder & CEO (2010-Present)
★ Member of the California State Bar & Practicing Attorney (2001-Present)
★ California Licensed Real Estate Broker (2011-Present)
★ Juris Doctor (J.D.), UC Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, CA (2001)
★ Editor-in-Chief, Hastings Communications & Entertainment Law Journal (Comm/Ent) (2000-2001)
★ Kindergarten, First Grade & Title 1 Reading Resource Teacher in the South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) (1994-1998)
★ Substitute Elementary & Middle School Teacher, SSFUSD, Burlingame and SMFC School Districts (Fall 1994)
★ California Certificated Teacher (1994-1999)
★ B.S., Elementary Education & Psychology, Russell Sage College, Troy, NY, magna cum laude (1994)
★ Student Teaching & Practicum experience in 1st through 5th Grades, New York State (1991-1994)
★ Graduate of Lick-Wilmerding High School (California School of Mechanical Arts), San Francisco, CA (1990)
