Onnie Shekerjian
Because they loved what the city had to offer families, Onnie Shekerjian and her husband, Brian, chose to raise their three children in Tempe over nearly 20 years ago.
In that time, Onnie has acquired more than 17 years experience in public policy through volunteering on over 65 boards, commissions and committees related to public education, youth / family issues and the arts. She has served on the Tempe High School District’s Harassment and Discrimination Independent Review Committee, the Kyrene Elementary School District Governing Board, the KPNX, Ch 12/ Arizona Republic Local Schools Team; the Tribune’s Born to Learn Advisory Panel and as an American Legion Auxiliary Arizona Girls State Counselor.
Additionally, she was a classroom volunteer for 17 years, an Art Masterpiece Guide for nine years and served on school site councils for seven years.
Onnie was appointed to the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools and Arizona Parents Commission on Drug Abuse Prevention and Education by Governor Jane D. Hull where she served for five years and two years respectively.
Onnie’s great passion is making government work for people. She has authored numerous articles on the subject of advocacy and education for both local and national publications. In recognition of her work in advocacy, Onnie was a finalist for the Arizona State University 2001 Community Fellows Program.
Beyond her extensive volunteerism, Onnie has worked as a research and advocacy consultant for organizations, including Thomas B. Fordham Institute, Internet Education Exchange, Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona State University and Arizona Community College Association.
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