Strategic Artificial Intelligence Program Advisor |
Julianna Hart
Active Term: 01/2026 - 01/2027
Areas of Expertise
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NVUSD Board of Education TrusteeNVUSDJulianna Villegas Hart is a prominent local public figure in Napa, primarily known as a member of the Napa Valley Unified School District (NVUSD) Board of Education, where she serves as the Trustee for Area 7.
Role in the Napa Community • Elected in December 2022 and reelected in November 2024, Hart is an active board member focused on ensuring high-quality education for all children, with a particular focus on students with special needs and multilingual learners. She also serves as the board Clerk. Key Initiatives and Priorities • Student Wellness and Safety: She emphasizes the importance of Wellness Centers and partnerships with local nonprofits to provide mental health services and trauma-informed care for students. She also supports programs like "Safe Routes to School" to ensure student safety during commutes. In Dec. 2025, Hart and the NVUSD governance team were awarded the Golden Gavel Award by the California School Boards Association, being named "Governance Team of the Year" for their commitment to data-driven student success. She also recently participated in celebrating the district's receipt of a Golden Bell Award for its Dual Language Immersion program. Statewide Leadership She was recently appointed as a Subregion 3-B Delegate for the California School Boards Association (CSBA), representing Napa County in the statewide Delegate Assembly. Her term as a delegate is active through March 31, 2027. As an appointed delegate, Hart acts as a primary link between the CSBA and the NVUSD board. Her work includes: • Policy Direction: Participating in the collective body that provides policy direction for the association and ensures it reflects the interests of local school districts. • Statewide Advocacy: Advocating for public education legislation in Sacramento and adopting the CSBA's statewide policy platform. • Leadership Elections: Voting to elect the CSBA's officers and directors who lead the organization's strategic initiatives. |
