After graduating from Crawford High School, Jesus returned to SDUSD as an employee for 34 years and retired as a School Police Sergeant. He has always been passionate about protecting his school community and union members. He has held various Executive Board positions with the San Diego Schools Police Officers Association (POA), and his last eight years have been on AASD’s Executive Board. He spearheaded various legislative lobbying efforts in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., which gave him the experience to help create and mentor AASD’s Legislative and Political Action (LAPA) Committee, paving the way for AASD to become involved in Sacramento’s legislative process and political arena. Upon his retirement in 2024, UASC/AASD contracted with Jesus to use his experience to guide our LAPA Committee and include our sister associations at Chula Vista (AACV) and Sweetwater (AASU). While serving on the Executive Boards of POA and AASD, Jesus has represented police officers and classified and certificated members through ADA Accommodations, disciplinary proceedings, and mediations. Jesus enjoys joining his wife, Amparo, on “her” vacations and spending time with their four adult children. During tax season, he enjoys mentoring college interns and community members in the IRS VITA Program as they prepare tax returns for low-income, disabled, and elderly individuals.