Dr. Sara Deen is an elected PVPUSD School Board Member, local small business
owner, retired dentist, and interfaith leader. Sara has earned the respect of community
members with differing political views as a New Ground Muslim Jewish Partnership
Alum and Advisory Board Member. Sara galvanized support across political leanings
and organized local community members to support two school board candidates and a
ballot measure to fund critical school repairs in the November 2024 election. Prior to her
service on the School Board, in addition to practicing dentistry in private practice, Sara
also taught at three dental schools and practiced in many free clinics, increasing access
to needed dental care for the most vulnerable. Sara is a proud Muslim American, eldest
daughter with immigrant parents from Pakistan and with roots in India.