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Winnetka K. Smith-Alford lives in Dallas, Texas. She earned her associate's degree in addiction counseling from Dallas College and her bachelor's degree in organizational leadership from East Texas A&M University. She has volunteered with the Ivy House of Hope Inc and the Sisterhood of Austin Street Shelter. She lives with her husband, Raymond. 

Winnetka currently works as a change management consultant at Realford Consulting LLC and a certified life coach at Haven of Love. She previously worked as a case manager at Austin Street Center, a substance abuse counselor at the Nexus Recovery Center, and a recovery coach at My Second Chance Inc. 

Dallas Independent School District, Texas, elections - Ballotpedia

Winnetka's campaign for trustee at the Dallas Independent School District, District 2, in Texas, is her first campaign for public office. 

2026 Texas May Uniform Election

Supports the expansion of workforce ready programs such as dual-credit pathways and career and technical education.

Advocates for increased partnerships with employers so that students will have internships, apprenticeship and mentorship opportunities.

- Supports the expansion of workforce ready programs such as dual-credit pathways and career and technical education.
- Advocates for increased partnerships with employers so that students will have internships, apprenticeship and mentorship opportunities.

School Curriculum

Promises "no new bonds or tax hikes" to fix maintenance issues that have caused schools to close.

Supports a "zero-based" budget and increased transparency about where every dollar is spent.

- Promises "no new bonds or tax hikes" to fix maintenance issues that have caused schools to close.
- Supports a "zero-based" budget and increased transparency about where every dollar is spent.

School Facilities & Resources

Promises to move mental health service staff "for better coverage on District 2 campuses."

- Promises to move mental health service staff "for better coverage on District 2 campuses."

Student Wellbeing

As of March 27, 2026, Winnetka K. Smith-Alford’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports providing families with a wide array of school choices to ensure students attend their best-fit school.

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- A trustee is an elected member of a local school board who helps govern a public school district.

- Trustees represent community interests and are responsible for setting policies that guide how the school district operates.

- The board of trustees hires and evaluates the superintendent, who manages the day-to-day operations of the district.

- Trustees approve the district’s budget, monitor spending, and may set the local tax rate or call for bond elections to fund schools.

- The board also oversees educational programs, district goals, and overall performance.

- In Texas, trustees are elected to four-year terms, often on a rotating basis, so not all seats are elected at the same time.

- Trustees serve without financial compensation.

An official who sets policy for a local school district. 