Melissa Ragole, President
Trustee Area 5 - melissa_ragole@jusd.k12.ca.us
Schools in Trustee Area 5: Adult Alternative Education, Indian Hills Elementary, Pacific Avenue Academy of Music,
Peralta Elementary, Rubidoux High, Rustic Lane Elementary
Melissa Ragole was born in Okinawa, Japan. She has four siblings, including a twin sister. Her father’s military career brought the family to live in many places, though Mrs. Ragole spent most of her childhood in the Highland and Redlands area until her father’s retirement. She attended high school in Riverside and has lived in the Inland Empire for much of her life. She is passionate about her career in the beverage industry and has received certifications from the Court Master of Sommeliers to excel within her field.
Mrs. Ragole has two adult children who both attended Jurupa Schools. She believes being an involved parent contributes to student success, and during her daughter’s time at Patriot High School, Mrs. Ragole was involved in School Site Council and acted as Booster President for the high school band. She has also volunteered for many years for the Jurupa Valley Adopt a Family organization, having served on the Board of Directors.
A natural advocate, Mrs. Ragole views herself as a liaison between the District and the Jurupa Community. Creating a positive environment is very important to her, and she strives to make herself approachable as a Board Member.
Pamela Blynn,Clerk
Trustee Area 1 - pamela_blynn@jusd.k12.ca.us
Schools in Trustee Area 1: Glen Avon Elementary, Granite Hill Elementary, Mission Bell Elementary,
Nueva Vista Continuation High, Patriot High, Sunnyslope Elementary
Karen Bradford, M.A., Trustee
Trustee Area 3 - karen_bradford@jusd.k12.ca.us
Schools in Trustee Area 3: Del Sol Academy, Jurupa Valley High, Sky Country Elementary
Karen Bradford is an award-winning writer, public relations planner, and photographer whose work has ranged from an archaeology and paleontology museum to cyberspace forensics. She was the public relations manager for The Press-Enterprise and a campus communications officer at the University of California, Riverside. Her degrees are a bachelor of arts in photojournalism and a master of arts in public relations.
Ms. Bradford was appointed to and chaired the Riverside County Commission for Women, officially advising the county's board of supervisors on matters of county women and their families; chaired several nonprofit boards; currently serves as a board director for Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center, and was honored on the Riverside County YWCA's centennial as a Woman of Achievement. She coordinated local and international grants and scholarships through her membership in Rotary International and contributed as a volunteer photojournalist on Rotary medical missions in India, Peru, and Venezuela. Karen has traveled extensively through the world, often alone, and has found kindness in every culture.
Her goals for JUSD are that each student graduates, is encouraged to seek vocational or higher education, and is prepared for adulthood.
Raquel Ortiz Cornejo is honored to serve as Trustee for the Jurupa Unified School District, Area 4. A proud resident of Jurupa Valley, Raquel has deep roots in the community, with her educational journey beginning at local schools and culminating in her graduation from Rubidoux High School. With over 25 years of experience living and working in the district, Raquel is passionate about ensuring that every student in Jurupa Valley has access to the tools and opportunities they need to succeed.
As an advocate for education, Raquel is committed to strengthening both academic and extracurricular programs to provide well-rounded learning experiences. Her background in community engagement, combined with her dedication to supporting local youth, drives her vision for a brighter future for all students. Raquel believes in the power of collaboration and is excited to work alongside parents, teachers, and community members to create lasting positive change in our schools.
