10/08/2026
Erika Zamora | Val Verde USD Area 5 Candidate Interview
Erika Zamora, candidate for the Val Verde Unified School District Board of Education, Area 5, participates in this community candidate interview as part of a nonpartisan voter education effort.
The interview was conducted by Lauren Venerable, NAACP Branch 1034 Communications and Fundraising Chair; Dr. Alisha Wilkins, Social Action Chair, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and Rosie Brady, President, NAACP Branch 1034.
All candidates participating in this interview series were asked the same five questions covering:
• Qualifications, experience, and reasons for seeking office
• Student achievement, special education, and underserved students
• School safety and student well-being
• Budget priorities, fiscal accountability, and teacher and staff recruitment and retention
• Parent and community engagement, transparency, and board collaboration
The purpose of this series is to give voters an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates about their experience, priorities, and approach to serving their communities.
This interview does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate. It is provided for voter education and informational purposes.