Decision Maker

Paula Amezola

Former Culver City Unified School Board

California

Paula Amezola de Herrera is an elected official serving on the Culver City Unified School Board. With a Bachelor’s degree in Genetics from UC Davis and a Master in Public Health (Epidemiology) from UCLA, she has dedicated over 18 years to public health, focusing on access and equity issues for underserved communities. Amezola previously served as Chair of the Culver City Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission and was appointed by former Governor Jerry Brown to the Education Committee of the Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians. Her leadership is characterized by a commitment to equity in education, advocating for vulnerable student populations, and integrating sustainability into school operations. She is endorsed by notable figures like Congress member Karen Bass.