Chanthip Phongkhamsavath

Chanthip Phongkhamsavath was born in a refugee camp in Thailand and shortly after resettled in the Bay Area with her mom and sister. Raised in Berkeley, she attended Berkeley schools from pre-k all the way through college. While at U.C. Berkeley Chanthip studied Sociology and Education and was extensively involved in student organizing aimed to support disadvantaged and students of color on campus. After completing her masters in Public Affairs and Urban and Regional Planning at Princeton's School of Public and International Affairs, Chanthip moved to Washington D.C. to work for several Federal Departments focusing on budget, national security, and international relations. Eight years later Chanthip moved back to the Bay Area to refocus on education and local issues working at the Oakland Unified School District and County of Marin for the past six years. With over fourteen years in government service, Chanthip is excited to support education in a different format. Outside of the office, Chanthip can be found spending time with family and friends usually enjoying good food or talking about the next meal. Chanthip also enjoys baking, reading, and attempting to cultivate a green thumb.

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