School Board Members and Bios
Susan Talley
Director District 1
(Board Vice President)
Elected by voters through 2027
Email | 425.204.2340
Education: Associate's Degree of Business Administration, Bellevue College
Occupation: Office Manager, Seattle School District
Director Talley is a proud product of Renton School District having attended Honey Dew Elementary, McKnight Middle School, and graduated from Hazen High School. Her more than three decades of service in Seattle Public Schools has given her a strong grasp of what educators and students need to be successful. She is experienced in building strong partnerships with educators, students, parents, and the community to fill gaps in funding and equity to ensure every district student receives a high-quality education and is prepared for a successful future.
Avanti Bergquist, MD
Director District 2
Elected by voters through 2029
Email | 425.204.2340
Education: Doctor of Medicine, University of Louisville; Psychiatry residency and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship, University of Washington; Bachelor of Science, Biology, Duke University; Master of Science, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Oregon Health & Science University
Occupation: Child Psychiatrist at Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center
Director Bergquist is a Hazen High School graduate and a parent of Renton School District students. She serves on the board of the Renton Schools Foundation. She is a passionate advocate for children, especially with regards to improving mental wellness and mental healthcare.
Stefanie McIrvin, Ed.D
Director District 3
Elected by voters through 2027
Email | 425.204.2340
Education: Doctorate of Education from the University of Washington; Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Seattle University
Occupation: Dean of Business & Information Technology at Renton Technical College
Experienced educational leader specializing in program development and implementation, policy and procedure development, budget management, industry outreach, dual credit articulation and Running Start support with area school districts, internship development, and instructor support and supervision. City of Renton volunteer; former Renton Historical Society board President and served on the Board of New Horizon School.
Justin Booker
Director District 4
Board President
Elected by Voters through 2027
Email | 425.204.2340
Education: Master of Public Administration, California State University East Bay; Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Law, Society, and Justice, University of Washington; Administrative Credential, Urban Leadership Program, California State University East Bay
Occupation: Assistant Principal, South Shore K-8, Seattle Public Schools
Director Booker is a Renton High School graduate and a parent of Renton School District students. He serves on the board of FareStart, an organization that helps people overcome barriers by teaching work and life skills needed to succeed in employment and in life. He is a passionate advocate for children and families and dedicated to creating class and school-wide systems that value and affirm students from all cultures and backgrounds.
Lindsay Jensen
Director District 5
Elected by voters through 2029
Email | 425.204.2340
Education: B.S. Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, University of Wisconsin – Madison; Law Degree (J.D.), Seattle University
Occupation: Managing Assistant Attorney General, Washington State Attorney General’s Office
Director Jensen and her husband have three children who attend district schools. She has served on the Renton PTA Council Board as a representative for all local schools to better engage with the broader community and advocate for policies that support student achievement and well-being. She believes strongly in the value of public education and that every child should have access to high quality education that broadens their mind, prepares them for their chosen career, and empowers them as future community members in our democracy.