Tony Lam
ESUHSD Area 4 Board of Trustees

Tony Lam
ESUHSD Area 4 Board of Trustees

Tony Lam
ESUHSD Area 4 Board of Trustees

Bringing real-world experience, a parent's heart, and a proven track record to our students.

Endorsed by ESTA — East Side Teachers Association endorses Tony Lam for ESUHSD Board of Trustees, Area 4.

Endorsed by ESTA — East Side Teachers Association endorses Tony Lam for ESUHSD Board of Trustees, Area 4.

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Proud to be the ONLY candidate in this race to be endorsed by BOTH Students and Teachers.


Students and Teachers know what’s best for our classrooms

Proud to be the ONLY candidate in this race to be endorsed by BOTH Students and Teachers.


Students and Teachers know what’s best for our classrooms

Proud to be the ONLY candidate in this race to be endorsed by BOTH Students and Teachers.


Students and Teachers know what’s best for our classrooms

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About Me

Why I'm Running

I am a San Jose entrepreneur, nonprofit founder, and father who has spent my career creating opportunities for people others overlook. As a first-generation American raised in East San Jose and the father of a son with autism, I know firsthand what's at stake when our schools fall short — and what's possible when they rise to the challenge. I'm running for the ESUHSD Board of Trustees because every student in East San Jose deserves a school system that believes in them as much as I do.

The Platform

My Key Priorities

Qualifications

My Unique Perspective

I bring the strategic thinking of a business leader, the training of an executive education graduate, the governance experience of a board member, and the heart of a parent advocate. This combination is exactly what our schools need right now.

Entrepreneurial Leadership

Built and scaled businesses from the ground up, with strengths in strategy, financial management, and team leadership—bringing a results-driven mindset to school governance.

Entrepreneurial Leadership

Built and scaled businesses from the ground up, with strengths in strategy, financial management, and team leadership—bringing a results-driven mindset to school governance.

Strategic Decision-Making

Experienced in long-term planning, innovation, and stakeholder communication to support sustainable growth and responsible district leadership.

Strategic Decision-Making

Experienced in long-term planning, innovation, and stakeholder communication to support sustainable growth and responsible district leadership.

Harvard YALP Training

Completed Harvard Business School’s Young American Leaders Program (2023), focused on public-sector leadership, data-driven decisions, and ethical governance.

Harvard YALP Training

Completed Harvard Business School’s Young American Leaders Program (2023), focused on public-sector leadership, data-driven decisions, and ethical governance.

Economic Development Advisor

Served on San Jose’s Small Business Advisory Board, supporting local growth, shaping policy, and strengthening public-private collaboration.

Economic Development Advisor

Served on San Jose’s Small Business Advisory Board, supporting local growth, shaping policy, and strengthening public-private collaboration.

Nonprofit Board Leadership

Board member at Parents Helping Parents, contributing to governance, program oversight, fundraising, and advocacy for families with special needs.

Nonprofit Board Leadership

Board member at Parents Helping Parents, contributing to governance, program oversight, fundraising, and advocacy for families with special needs.

Special Education Advocate

Hands-on experience navigating IEPs, supporting families, and advocating for inclusive education systems that better serve students with diverse needs.

Special Education Advocate

Hands-on experience navigating IEPs, supporting families, and advocating for inclusive education systems that better serve students with diverse needs.

ESTA: Representing 1,200 Teachers Across ESUHSD

"The East Side Teachers Association is proud to endorse Tony Lam for the ESUHSD Board of Trustees, Area 4. Tony's commitment to supporting teachers, expanding career pathways for students, and advocating for special needs resources aligns perfectly with our mission to ensure every student in our district has the opportunity to succeed. As both a parent in the district and a proven business leader, Tony brings the perspective and experience we need on the board. ESTA stands behind Tony Lam because he stands with our teachers and our students."

– East Side Teachers Association Executive Board

– East Side Teachers Association Executive Board

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