ABOUT ME
Hi,
I'm Sandra
WHERE I COME FROM
Sandra Ocampo has lived in Salinas for 49 years. Originally from Brownsville, Texas, she moved to Salinas in 1971.
She is married to Robert Ocampo, a retired high school counselor who served at Alisal High School for 40 years. Together, they have three adult children. Their oldest son, Robert Ocampo Jr., serves as Assistant Director of Technology and Innovation for the Salinas City Elementary School District and as a School Board Trustee for the Soledad Unified School District. Their middle son, Michael Ocampo, is Principal at Everett Alvarez High School. Their daughter, Tonantzin Ocampo, is a therapist with the Monterey County Behavioral Health Department.
A THRIVING CAREER
Sandra Ocampo is an entrepreneur who, over the course of 26 years, has owned and operated three beauty salons, a real estate business, and an auto wrecking business.
She is also an experienced public servant. From 1991 to 2005, she served as a Trustee for the Salinas Union High School District before taking a break from elected office. In 2015, she was encouraged by the leadership of the Salinas Valley Federation of Teachers to run again for the SUHSD Board of Education.
She currently serves as a Board Member of the Monterey County Board of Education. Through her leadership, she has helped foster a more collaborative and unified governing board.
MISSION STATEMENT
As a trustee, my mission is to ensure that all students receive a world-class education. I am a strong believer in equity, which means providing each student with the support they need to succeed academically. I believe every student can learn when they receive high-quality instruction in a nurturing environment.