Patti Serrano was elected to the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board in November 2022. Her term expires in December 2026. Patti is a Hamilton High School graduate, a CUSD mom, and has over two decades of experience working in research and education advancing children’s health. She has kept involved in her child's schools by volunteering for Art Masterpiece, chaperoning field trips and Booster Club service activities. She is also involved with and supports the Si Se Puede Foundation, IRise, LEVE (Latinos of the East Valley for Education) and Chandler 4 Change. Her son is a CUSD student. She can be reached by email at Serrano.Patti@cusd80.com or by phone at 480-812-7600.

Barb Mozdzen was elected to the Governing Board in 2008 and re-elected in 2012, 2016, 2020, and 2024. Her term expires December 2028. Barb has served on several non-profits' boards of directors, volunteered for the Chandler Education Foundation, and is a retired legal assistant. Her children attended Shumway and Sanborn Elementary (where, as a member of the PTO, she tirelessly supported the Art Masterpiece program), Andersen and Willis Junior Highs, and Chandler High School (where she has been an energetic booster of the swim team). She can be reached by email at Mozdzen.Barb@cusd80.com or by phone at 480-812-7600.
 

Kurt Rohrs was elected to the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board in November 2022. His term expires in December 2026. His three children attended Chandler Unified schools and graduated from Hamilton High School. Kurt is a financial advisor and served on the district's Citizens Budget Committee, coached after-school sports extensively, and volunteered with ICAN and Sun Lakes Rotary Club. He can be reached by email at Rohrs.Kurt@cusd80.com or by phone at 480-812-7600.

Ryan Heap is a fourth-generation Arizonan and proud father of four children - all of whom exclusively attended or are currently attending CUSD schools. His term expires December 2028. As a young adult, Heap served a full-time mission in Culiacan, Sinaloa Mexico and he's fluent in Spanish. Upon returning, he earned a B.S.EE in 2003 and a M.S.EE in 2005, both from Arizona State. Mr. Heap is an Electrical Engineer of nearly 20 years with a focus in pre-silicon design and verification, and he has worked for General Dynamics C4 Systems, Intel Corporation, Microchip, Maxim Integrated, Analog Devices Incorporated. He's currently employed by Cirrus Logic. He can be reached by email at Heap.Ryan@cusd80.com or by phone at 480-812-7600.

Claudia Mendoza was elected to the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board in November 2024. Her term expires in December 2028. Claudia is a proud CUSD mom with two children who graduated after attending Chandler schools from Kindergarten through 12th grade. She has nearly three decades of experience in education, including roles as a Dual Language Teacher, English Language Learning Coach, Reading Specialist, and Principal. Her work has focused on fostering student success, promoting educational equity, and supporting teachers.

Claudia has remained actively involved in her community by participating in initiatives like Art Masterpiece, leading parent-teacher events, and advocating for culturally sustainable educational practices. She supports organizations such as First Things First, LEVE (Latinos of the East Valley for Education), Stand For Children, and Girls Who Code. Her commitment to serving students, families, and educators is the cornerstone of her leadership on the Governing Board. She can be reached by email at Mendoza.Claudia@cusd80.com or by phone at 480-812-7600