Profile #1, MUSD Board Clerk: Dr. Anu Nakka

January is School Board Recognition Month, where we salute our MUSD Board of Education Trustees who aid in supporting student success by establishing our mission, vision, policy priorities, budget and benchmarks. This year we are highlighting each of our trustees.

Trustee Profile #1

Name: Dr. Anu Nakka

Current School Board Title: Board Clerk

Years on School Board: 1

Past School Board Titles w/years: Trustee 2023

Professional Occupation: Entrepreneur

How long have you lived in Milpitas? 23 Years

Did you attend MUSD schools? No

Do you have any children who currently attend or attended MUSD schools?

Yes. Older daughter is a graduate of Milpitas HS 2023 (K-12). Younger daughter is currently a Freshman at MHS

What motivated you to want to join the MUSD Board of Education?

Working with various PTA/PTSAs helped me to understand parents, students and teachers issues, potential solutions and opportunities at Micro level. I wanted to bring that knowledge to Macro level. Being part of the MUSD Board of Education provides me that opportunity to facilitate and help all schools and students.

What do you feel is the most important part of being on the school board?

Understanding issues and being able to work on solutions helping every student in the district.

What are you most proud of during your term on the school board?

Inauguration of Innovation Campus and Initiation of Presidential Volunteer Service Awards for students

What is your favorite pastime?

Writing, Dancing

Tell us something about yourself that we may not know:

I am an artist.

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