recent endorsements
A proven community leader
"Wendy Padilla is a proven community leader, dedicated parent and fighter for justice for our community, especially our young people. She has the community connections, leadership skills and critical thinking needed to serve as a member of the Orange County School Board. I am extremely proud to support such an amazing person in her pursuit to serve our Orange County Students."
Eliazar Posada
Carrboro Town Council
Committed and involved
"Wendy Padilla, the mother of two teenagers in public schools, understands the value of a sound basic education. Committed and involved, Wendy will strive to assure quality and multifaceted learning environments for all children in the district."
Renée A. Price, Representative
House of Representatives, District 50
North Carolina General Assembly
bilingual representation
“Wendy is an emerging leader in the Hillsborough community. She will bring her experience running a non-profit and working in schools, as well as her dedication to equity-based initiatives to the OCS Board of Education. Plus she will provide bilingual representation for our Spanish-speaking families and students, who make up 25 percent of our district! As a parent and former school board member, I’m excited to vote for her!”
Hillary MacKenzie
Former OC School Board Chair
Dedicated community leader
“Wendy is a conscientious parent and a dedicated community leader. It has been a pleasure to see her engagement in the larger Hillsborough community in the last few years, and I was thrilled to learn she is running for the Orange County School Board! She has my endorsement, vote, and support without reservation!”
Tom Stevens
Former Mayor, Hillsborough, NC
