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Winston-Salem State University, Lei Zhang

Lei has a bachelor's degree from the University of Science & Technology of China, master's degrees from Florida International University and Louisiana Tech University, and a doctorate in applied physics from the University of Texas at Arlington. 

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Lei is a professor of physics at Winston-Salem State University. He serves as a board member for the Piedmont Regional Workforce Development Board and the Forsyth County Agricultural Advisory Board. Lei also serves as the secretary for the National Association Academia of Science (NAAS). Previously, he served as a board member and treasurer for Yadkin Riverkeeper Inc., a board member for Piedmont Environmental Alliance (PEA), and a committee member for the Winston-Salem Sustainability Advisory Council Committee

Lei Zhang’s campaign for soil and water conservation district supervisor is his first run for public office.

Hopes to "Keep local soil and water clean."

- Hopes to "Keep local soil and water clean."

Said, "Financial transparency is super important... Government accountability is also super important."

- Said, "Financial transparency is super important... Government accountability is also super important."

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Lei Zhang

- A soil and water conservation district supervisor is 1 member of a board of 5 supervisors that works to improve the soil and water quality in the county through education. 
- The board of supervisors provide technical and financial assistance to help land users maintain their land and surrounding ecosystems. 
- The board of supervisors design long term conservation programs that teach environmental care, pollution reduction, and provide incentives for using these practices, especially for agricultural workers. 
- The board of supervisors provide short term educational services like competitions, field days, and workshops to educate the public on conservation. 
- Soil and water conservation district supervisors are elected to 4 year terms in non-partisan races. However, 2 of the board members are appointed by the state soil and water commission. 

Member of board of supervisors that creates aid programs and educates people on environmental conservation. 