Biography

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Jose Preciado- a true voice for our kids.

Jose has a track record of commitment to academic achievement and college opportunity for all students in the greater San Diego region. As Director of College Readiness Programs for San Diego State University, Jose has successfully implemented academic enrichment programs that have supported students from San Diego, Encanto, Skyline, San Ysidro, Paradise Hills, Otay Mesa, Nestor, National City, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista and Coronado to take advantage of opportunities beyond high school as they prepare for college and to work in the great State of California.

Jose is a 26-year resident of San Diego’s South Bay, he grew up in the Nestor/Otay Mesa community and lives in West Chula Vista. Jose’s leadership on behalf of South County residents has focused on key issues including K-12 education, higher education, high skilled jobs and vocational training, access to healthcare, affordable housing and always improving our quality of life.

Education

 Jose is a product of the San Diego County public school system having attended local schools such as: Nestor Elementary School, Southwest Jr. High School and Southwest High School. He graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Latin American Studies and Spanish for the Single Subject Teaching Credential. Jose’s public advocacy began as a student leader at SDSU serving on committees and boards including the Associated Student Council, the Fee Advisory Committee, and the University Senate.
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Professional

 In his tenth year at SDSU, Jose serves as Director of College Readiness Programs providing leadership and administrative direction for the K-12 Academic Preparation Programs and the Faculty-Student Mentoring Program. Jose specializes in establishing academic partnerships between departments, schools, and districts to support student achievement. Jose’s work with the County Office of Education includes supporting the Foster Youth Services college opportunity program, AVID, the English Language Learners Unit and the promotion of Parent Involvement Programs.
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Community Involvement

 Jose is a leading voice for change in San Diego County with a history of community involvement including:
  • Elected member of the San Diego County Democratic Party Central Committee
  • Elected Delegate for the 79th Assembly District to the State of California Democratic Party
  • President of the South Bay Forum
  • Member, Crossroads II
  • Member of Northwest Civic Association
  • Associate Member, Chula Vista Southwest Civic Association
  • Member, Mexican American Business and Political Association
  • Member, Chicano Democratic Association
  • Member, Martin Luther King Democratic Club
  • Member, Eastlake/Bonita Democratic Club
  • Member, San Diego Democratic Club
  • Comptroller and Member Democratic Unity Coalition South
Jose will lead the San Diego County Board of Education to close the achievement gap, extend college opportunity programs such as AVID and College Connections, strengthen parent involvement and promote the benefits of public education in our community.
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