Laura Flores Cailloux previously served on the board from 2006 until 2011 when she stepped down to pursue a doctoral degree in educational leadership. After graduating from University of Washington in 2015, she was re-elected to the board in 2019. Dr. Cailloux has lived in Skagit County since 1997 and has held multiple administrative and faculty roles at Skagit Valley College. She currently teaches leadership, business, and adult basic education classes. She has served on multiple community boards including the Skagit Community Foundation, United Way, Economic Development Association, and the Skagit Family YMCA. Cailloux was instrumental in the development of Leadership Skagit, as well as the creation of the Latino Business Retention and Expansion program. Dr. Cailloux's daughter, Stella Ross, graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 2017.
Term End: 2023

Marissa Guerrero was appointed to the Board in August 2022. Guerrero is a Bulldog alum. Soon after, she attended Skagit Valley College and Western Washington University, earning her Bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting. She is an accountant at the Skagit County Treasurer’s office, bringing to the board her understanding of the complexities of government budgeting and multiple fund accounts. Marissa and her husband have two children who are both students in the district. She has a long list of community service in Mount Vernon and is excited about continuing that service as a Mount Vernon School Board Director. 

Griffin Uchida was appointed to complete a vacant term in Director District 3 on October 19, 2022. Mr. Uchida is a longtime Skagit Valley resident, with a child who attends Mount Vernon Schools. He works for the Skagit Valley College Foundation as the Director of Resident Life (including student housing). Mr. Uchida is a Leadership Skagit graduate, has instructed First Aid and Mental Health classes, and serves on the Skagit Valley College Equity and Social Justice Committee. 
Term End: 2023

Wendy Ragusa was appointed to the Board in 2017 to complete a vacant term. Ragusa is the Development Coordinator for the Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation. Her education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon. She has served on the Mount Vernon Public Schools Foundation since 2008, has been very busy on parent committees, and has been an active member of the Citizens for Mount Vernon Schools. 
Wendy is a third generation Bulldog! She and her husband, Roger, have two children, both of whom graduated from Mount Vernon High School. 
Term End: 2025

Larry Otos was appointed to the Board in 2012 to complete a vacant term, and was then reelected. He served as the board's Legislative Representative for several years. Otos retired, after 30 years of public service, as Director from the City of Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation Department. Larry is the owner of The Otos Group, LLC. He has a bachelor’s degree from Western Washington University. Larry is very busy in the community and fills leadership roles in a number of philanthropic organizations. Larry and his wife, Lisa (Bulldog alumna), have two boys who are Bulldog Alums. 
Term End: 2025

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