Endorsements

We are thrilled to endorse Zuraya in her race for Arlington County School Board! Zuraya will work on fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for every student and educator. We are proud to be #JuntosPorZuraya!

“Ms. Tapia-Hadley has demonstrated her willingness to get involved and advocate for educators and students. She is a professional communicator with clear ideas on how to be transparent and communicative with both APS staff and the Arlington community. Ms. Tapia-Hadley has actionable plans on how to engage with APS families across language and economic divides. She will be a strong voice on the APS school board for educators, staff, and families.”

Delegate Virginia House 3rd District

“Zuraya Tapia-Hadley has just the experience and perspective that we need on the Arlington County School Board. Whether it is in her career or her work in the community, she has proven to be someone who can get things done and I am proud to support her campaign!”

Virginia Senate 40th District

“I enthusiastically endorse Zuraya for a seat on the Arlington School Board because I know she will work to address the achievement gap and actively involve parents in the educational process. I encourage you to join me in supporting Zuraya.”

Delegate Virginia House 2nd District

“Zuraya brings a wealth of professional and personal experience that uniquely qualifies her to serve on the Arlington County School Board. I'm supporting Zuraya because she shares my vision for high-quality public education. She is committed to ensuring that all families, educators, and staff are represented and have a voice in the impactful decisions made by the Arlington School Board. With her diverse background and lived experiences, Zuraya would be a phenomenal addition the Arlington School Board.”

“School boards are critical because they implement policies that impact our children in their most formative years. Zuraya Tapia-Hadley brings a wealth of experience and a forward-thinking vision to the Arlington County School Board. Not only is Zuraya a 20-year resident of Arlington County, but she’s also a mom to two children who attend the Arlington school system, and has been civically and politically active at all government levels. Zuraya will focus on safety, ensuring students receive a good quality education, and harnessing effective communication between the school board, parents and the community, fostering transparency. She’s ready to work with the board to create positive change for students, families and educators. Latino Victory Fund is proud to support Zuraya Tapia-Hadley for Arlington County School Board.” - Sindy Benavides, CEO, Latino Victory Fund

Former Chair, Arlington School Board

“As an educator with forty years of experience at all levels and a former School Board Member, I am delighted to endorse Zuraya Tapia-Hadley for Arlington School Board. She is a parent, community leader, and an outstanding professional who will be an exceptional School Board Member.”

Arlington County Board Vice Chair

Zuraya is a decades-long resident of Arlington, mother of two children in our APS schools, and she has a long history as a volunteer for community causes focused on workforce development, civic engagement, and education. Professionally she is an attorney and public affairs executive, as well as a fully binational, bicultural Mexican-American, which all brings a unique vision and expertise that will no doubt serve us all well

Arlington County Board Member

Zuraya Tapia-Hadley’s experience as a parent and career in communications, policy and advocacy equip her to serve all Arlington students well. Her priorities—safety, quality education for all, and transparency—align with this moment and my views about the leadership we need on the School Board. I endorse Zuraya Tapia-Hadley enthusiastically and hope you will join me voting for her in the School Board Caucus.

Arlington County Sheriff

Former Chair Arlington County Board

“I’ve always been impressed with Zuraya’s pleasant, professional leadership style. She is not afraid to roll up her sleeves and be part of a team to get things done. Our Arlington community will be fortunate to have Zuraya as our next School Board Member, and I’m pleased to endorse her.”

Former Delegate Virginia House

Executive Director

Shirlington Employment and Education Center

“I’m excited to endorse Zuraya because Arlington deserves a leader who is ready to start on day 1 and will work tirelessly to address the behavioral health crisis and eliminate the achievement gap.”

Former Arlington County Democratic Committee Chair

Former advisor to U.S. Senator Tim Kaine

APS Parent

Former Chair

Shirlington Employment and Education Center

Multicultural Families and Education Center

Community Activist and Arlington Democrat

Community Activist and Arlington Democrat

Arlington Business Owner

Community Activist

Community Activist and APS Parent