Students First. Parents Heard. Teachers Supported.
Current WCSD parent. Experienced leader committed to transparency, accountability, teacher support, & putting students first.

Current WCSD parent. Experienced leader committed to transparency, accountability, teacher support, & putting students first.


I’m a current WCSD parent and father of three daughters who have attended Walnut Creek schools. I bring more than 25 years of leadership and board experience, along with community and PTA involvement. I’m running to bring a parent’s perspective, proven leadership, transparency, and accountability to the School Board.
CPA with more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in finance, governance, auditing, risk management, and organizational performance. I have led large teams, managed complex challenges, and worked with senior executives and boards to strengthen accountability and deliver results.
I currently serve as an Associate Board Member of a credit union and previously served as President of the Sacramento Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors. I have also served in leadership and board roles with multiple homeowner and community associations. These experiences have strengthened my understanding of effective governance, independent oversight, financial stewardship, and accountability to the communities we serve.
As a current WCSD parent, I have been actively involved in our schools through PTA leadership, including helping raise more than $50,000 to support students, teachers, and school programs. I have also served in community and nonprofit leadership roles, bringing people together around shared goals.
Walnut Creek has been my family's home for more than 10 years. I am the father of three daughters who have attended Walnut Creek schools, with one daughter still in WCSD today. As both a longtime community member and current WCSD parent, I understand how important strong schools are to our children, our families, and the future of our community.

I’m not running because I believe everything in our district is wrong. I’m running because there is a great deal that’s right — and because I believe we can make it even better. As a current WCSD parent, I want to bring a parent’s perspective, proven leadership, and a commitment to transparency, accountability, and collaboration to the School Board.

Every decision should begin with one question: Is this in the best interest of our students? Their education, well-being, and opportunities must remain our highest priority.
Parents deserve a School Board that listens and responds. I will answer questions, engage openly with families, and make sure parents know their voices and concerns matter. Transparency and communication will always be a priority.
Great schools depend on great teachers. I will support our educators with the resources, respect, and partnership they need to succeed, while making sure their voices and experience are part of the decisions that affect our classrooms.
Future school measures are critical investments in our students and schools. I will work to engage parents and the community early, clearly communicate why additional funding is needed, demonstrate accountability for every dollar, and build the broad community support necessary for future measures to succeed.
Craig DeVinney
Walnut Creek City Councilmember
Jonathan Walton, HOA President
Craig Frieders, Community Leader
Matt Walvick, Physician & Leader
Dave Michaelson, Community Leader
Rebecca Burns, Realtor & Community Leader
Grace Ahn, Diane Lienhard, Brian Taylor,
Sharon Yamauchi, Jake Danhof, Ryan Opgenorth, Laurie Amador, Larry Sherman, Conor Murphy, Kinia Rahnemoon, Beth Kumar, Alberto Colombo, Bill Cottrell, Fernando Ochoa, Will Castillo, Dave Jolivet, Don Yamauchi, Celine Simon, Amy Osman, Dave Zeltser, Zari Keyhan, Kevin Lienhard, Rob Hopfner, Matthew Walvick, Ryan Amador, Michael Gibbons, Emmanuel Cortes, Brad Wood, Tamer Osman, Sati Hillyer, Tim Vos, Michelle Hopfner, Ailleen Murphy, Axel Fiedler, Derrick Davis, Dave Burns, Ali Keyhan, Sancha Bhukkarat, Sean Tracey, Dave Burns, Chau Walvick, Farid Hosseini, Golyar Keyhan
Plus many more!
Marika Taylor, Co-President WCEF
Stuart Kim-Brown, Current LLPAF Treasurer
Jasmin Bhukkarat, VP Administration WCEF
Josh Brann, Past PTA President
Tyson Fechter, Past Principal WCSD
Katrina Opgenorth, PTA Secretary
Silvia Lucchi, School Volunteer
Cari Ann Schlunt, Education Staff
Will Castillo, Past PTA Fundraiser
Amy Imhoff, Past PTA Fundraiser

Strong schools require community support and responsible stewardship. I support Measure W because investing in our local high schools means investing in our students, teachers, and the future of our community.
Have a question, concern, or idea for our schools? I want to hear from you. Strong schools depend on open communication between parents, educators, community members, and the School Board.
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