Shruti Kumar was elected to the New Haven Unified School District Board of Education in 2022 and is currently seeking re-election to continue serving students, families, and the community. She is a Professor of Physics at a Bay Area public college and brings both academic expertise and a deep commitment to student success to her role as a trustee. Shruti holds a Master's degree in Physics and a Master's degree in Electronics.
A Union City resident since 2005, Shruti and her husband have three children who attended and currently attend New Haven Unified schools, with their oldest now in college. As both an educator and a parent, she understands firsthand the importance of strong public schools and the impact they have on students, families, and the broader community.
Shruti is deeply passionate about public education and has dedicated years of service to promoting equity, opportunity, and academic excellence for all students. As a STEM educator, she believes every child deserves access to high-quality educational opportunities and strives to help level the playing field so all students can succeed. During her first term as trustee, Shruti focused on student achievement, equity, community engagement, and strengthening opportunities for all students.
Since 2009, Shruti has been an active volunteer in New Haven schools and throughout the community. She serves as a youth mentor through various nonprofit organizations and is also a Scout Leader with local Scout groups, helping young people develop leadership, confidence, and a spirit of service.
Shruti's passion for education, commitment to community service, and belief in the potential of every student inspired her to serve on the New Haven School Board and continue working to build strong schools, expand student opportunity, and provide responsive community leadership.
