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Deepti Garg for New Haven Unified School Board, Trustee Area 5

Endorsements

We're With Deepti

Organizations, Union City leaders, educators, community members, and Area 5 neighbors on why they support Deepti Garg for School Board.

Endorsements

We're With Deepti

Organizations, Union City leaders, educators, community members, and Area 5 neighbors on why they support Deepti Garg for School Board.

Gary Singh
Gary Singh
Union City Mayor
Carol Dutra
Carol Dutra-Vernaci
Former Union City Mayor
Jaime Patino
Jaime Patiño
VICE MAYOR, UNION CITY
Melanie Freeberg
Melanie Freeberg
Vice President, New Haven Unified School District Board
Shruti Kumar
Shruti Kumar
TRUSTEE, New Haven Unified School District Board
Kenneth Prucha
Kenneth Prucha
Teacher, James Logan High School
ALC
Alameda Labor Council
BTC
Building & Construction Trades Council of Alameda County
EBYD
East Bay Young Democrats
PPAMM
Rated 100%
Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte (Not an Endorsement)
SCOPE

Community Support

Area 5 residents and community members backing Deepti.

  • Huda Prucha, Cal State East Bay Lecturer and NHUSD Substitute Teacher

  • Kashmir Singh Shahi, SCOPE Coordinator

  • Nupur Saraf, PTC, President Pioneer Elementary School

  • Michele Wms-Smith, Mental Health Advocate, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

  • Martin Jequinto, Union City Human Relations Commissioner

  • Gabriel Wong, Union City Human Relations Commissioner

  • Nkechi Bridget C. Uzoegwu, Union City Human Relations Commissioner

  • Jonathan Pettey, Union City Human Relations Commissioner

  • Chioma Chuks-Orji, Union City Human Relations Commissioner

  • Jaswinder “Jassi” Gill, Golden State Realty Business Owner

  • Prairna Gupta, Vice Chair, Union City Planning Commission

  • Andy Chatha, Community Leader, Union City

In Their Words

Mayor Gary Singh

I am proud to support Deepti Garg for New Haven Unified School District Trustee. I have had the opportunity to work closely with Deepti through her service on our Human Relations Commission, where she has served with distinction for the past three years and currently serves as Chairperson.

Deepti brings tremendous integrity, strong work ethic, and a genuine commitment to public service. She is thoughtful, passionate, and, most importantly, someone who looks for solutions and works hard to get things done. I have seen firsthand her dedication to our community and her ability to bring people together.

I am confident Deepti will bring the same leadership, stability, and determination to the New Haven Unified School District. I believe she can help open a new chapter for our schools and make a positive difference for students, families, teachers, and our entire community. I wholeheartedly support Deepti Garg for School Board Trustee.

Gary Singh, Union City Mayor

Former Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci

I appointed Deepti to Union City's Human Relations Commission in 2022 and today she chairs it. She is a proven leader. She listens before she talks, she does her homework, and she treats every neighborhood in this city like her own.

Carol Dutra-Vernaci, Former Union City Mayor

Melanie Freeberg

I’m proud to endorse Deepti Garg for New Haven Unified School District Trustee, Area 5.

I’m impressed by Deepti’s thoughtful and principled approach to leadership. She listens, does her research, and takes the time to understand the issues before making decisions. She leads with integrity and brings a genuine commitment to public service to everything she does.

Her core values align closely with what I believe New Haven Unified School District needs: putting students first, accountability, transparency, and responsible governance. As the current Vice President of the New Haven Unified School District Board, I know how important it is to have trustees who are willing to ask questions, engage thoughtfully, and keep students at the center of their decisions.

Deepti has demonstrated her commitment to public service through her work on Union City’s Human Relations Commission, where she now serves as Chair. I believe she would bring that same thoughtful, principled leadership to the New Haven Unified School District Board.

I’m proud to support Deepti Garg for Trustee, Area 5.

Melanie Freeberg, Vice President, New Haven Unified School District Board

Prairna Gupta

Deepti’s campaign is rooted in transparency, accountability, and a genuine commitment to our community. This is a candidate who won’t just talk about change—they’ll get things done, putting students first, supporting our educators, and strengthening our schools.

Prairna Gupta, Vice Chair, Union City Planning Commission

Martin Jequinto

I strongly endorse Deepti Garg for New Haven School Board, Trustee Area 5, because her analytical background in project management is exactly what our district needs to solve complex challenges. Furthermore, her proven experience as a Human Relations Commissioner shows a deep, inclusive commitment to all our students.

Martin Jequinto, Union City Human Relations Commissioner

Jonathan Pettey

Deepti Garg demonstrates the commitment to our youth and their future.

Jonathan Pettey, Union City Human Relations Commissioner

Nkechi Bridget C. Uzoegwu

I am proud to wholeheartedly endorse Deepti for the New Haven Unified School District Board of Trustees.

As a fellow Union City resident, Co-Human Relations Commissioner, and friend, I have had the privilege of working with Deepti on community initiatives. I have seen firsthand her integrity, leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment to serving others. She is a proven leader who brings people together and always puts our community first.

As a proud parent of both a current James Logan High School student and a graduate, Deepti understands the needs of our students, families, and educators. She is committed to strengthening academic excellence, improving campus safety, ensuring fiscal transparency, and making every taxpayer dollar count.

Strong schools create strong communities. Deepti has the experience, vision, and dedication to help New Haven Unified School District continue to grow and succeed.

I encourage everyone to join me in voting for Deepti. She is the right leader to build stronger schools, stronger families, and a stronger community.

Nkechi Bridget C. Uzoegwu, Union City Human Relations Commissioner

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