Robert began his speech by sharing that he became homeless at 16, following his parents' divorce while he was in high school. He spent nights outdoors until his Chemistry teacher offered him shelter. After graduating, he joined the Merchant Marines for six years and trained as a machinist. Following his service, he attended Santa Clara University, where he excelled, eventually going on to Stanford University to obtain an M.B.A. He later rose to the position of vice president of international marketing at Sybase. After nearly two decades in the computer industry, Robert decided to leave his six-figure salary to become a teacher at Los Altos High School. In 2007, he inspired his students to donate $1 each to fund the construction of a classroom in Africa, which ultimately resulted in the establishment of 683 schools across some of the world's poorest nations.

 

Annie has dedicated her career to being a prosecutor to advocate for crime victims. We embody the interests of "the people," ensuring their voices are heard. She departed from the District Attorney's office during Pamela Price's tenure but returned when Ursula Jones resumed her role there. Our organization operates on a nonpartisan basis, focusing primarily on public safety as our agenda, and we see ourselves as public servants.