REA Election Results
The Union Democracy and Power slate of candidates endorsed by the Richmond Chapter of the Virginia Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators (VCORE) won the 2023 Richmond Education Association (REA) elections, including a total of ten REA members elected to the REA Board of Directors.
Complete Election Results:
President: Nerilis Suarez
Vice President: Anne Forrester
Treasurer: Stephen Straus
Secretary: Angela Dews
Board of Directors:
Keri Treadway
Melvin Hostman
Lisa Delao
Cole Oberman
Beth Almore
Patrick Korte
Melody Winters
Tomorrow Lofton-Pickens
Nadijah Whitted
Katherine Shearer
The Union Democracy and Power slate is committed to a program for union reform, which includes improving our union's communication system, organizing every worksite, empowering rank-and-file RPS employees to govern and lead their union, and advancing a progressive political agenda that is unafraid to fight for the schools Richmond’s students deserve.
Thank you to everyone who voted, ran, and participated in our union’s election. Competitive elections, and the friendly exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives among colleagues, are essential to union democracy. If you are interested in getting involved or learning more about our project, please contact us at: richmondvcore@gmail.com.