Supervisor Sylvia Arenas
Member
Overview
Supervisor Sylvia Arenas is a proud native of San José. Sylvia and her husband have lived in Evergreen for over twenty years, and it is where they are raising their two children. As a daughter of immigrant parents who taught Sylvia the value of hard work and the importance of serving others, Sylvia has dedicated her career to public service.
Sylvia Arenas represents District 1 on the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors and has been tireless champion for families, women, children, and racial equity. For over two decades, she has worked on public policy and community issues including serving on the San Jose City Council and Evergreen Elementary School District Board. Supervisor Arenas has worked on public policy that address community issues and approaches her job as an opportunity to change the rules to make our community and society more equitable.
Supervisor Arena’s Board Aide’s bio:
Xochilt Borja joined District 1 as Health and Hospital Aide in November 2023. Previously, she spent 15 years working as a Program Manager in the health field in non-profit and government sector (both locally and internationally). As a person with lived experience caring for family members with severe mental health illnesses, she is passionate about ensuring that all communities have humane and accessible mental health services.