
Father · Coach · Educator · Peace Officer · Navy Veteran
Candidate for school board because every child deserves a safe, quality education that leads to real-world success.

Riley Talford is running for school board to fight for Fresno students.
For the past 20+ years, Riley has lived in the City of Fresno, where his children attended and graduated from Fresno Unified schools. The community has gone through tremendous growth throughout those years, yet student outcomes at Fresno Unified have remained stagnant.As a parent, youth mentor and peace officer, he has seen firsthand the challenges and triumphs inside the district. He knows what happens when children do not receive support that will launch them into successful adulthood.He is running for the school board because he believes every child deserves a safe, high-quality education that prepares them for real-world success. His experience in developing youth programs, serving on public service boards, and leading campaigns gives him unique tools to advocate effectively for families and teachers.
Issues
READING & MATH SCORES
Prioritize resources to teacher-defined initiatives to improve academic outcomes instead of third-party consultants.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTABILITY
Reallocate wasteful administrative staff spending to direct services for students.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Prevent and reverse cuts to special education programs and protect students with learning disabilities.

Experience
Education
· M.A. Education (Magna Cum Laude) - National University
· B.A. Psychology - National UniversityMilitary Service
· US Navy - Served 6 1/2 years as a Cryptologic TechnicianTeaching & Education
· Substitute Teacher serving Fresno Unified School District
· West Hills College - Developed and ran after-school programsCoaching
· San Joaquin Memorial Youth Football Coach
· Edison High School Head JV Basketball Coach and Assistant Varsity Coach, winning championship in 2014Union Leadership
· SEIU Local 521 Fresno County Chapter President
· SEIU Local 521 Local Wide Vice PresidentRetirement Systems & Governance
· Fresno County Employees Retirement Association (FCERA) Board Chairman
· State Association of County Retirement Systems (SACRS) Board Member
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