About
Dr. Luna-Najera was appointed to the Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board on November 9, 2020, to fill a vacancy. Dr. Elda Luna-Najera is a licensed master social worker in the state of Arizona. The majority of her professional work has been with families and children in non-profit settings and public education. Her passion for working with children and youth has brought her to serve homeless and foster care youth in public high schools. She currently serves as the AFUHSD liaison for foster care and homeless education. Dr. Luna-Najera is a longtime resident of the Tolleson Union High School District for over 18 years. Dr. Luna-Najera believes that schools have always played a critical role in student success and that strong social-emotional health in conjunction with equitable academics will lead to a strong foundation for all students on their diverse paths after high school. Dr. Luna-Najera earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Arizona State University. She holds a doctorate degree in social work from the University of Southern California.