WHAT IS A REACH ALLY
Allies don’t have it all figured out, but are committed to non-complacency.
An ally acknowledges the limits of their knowledge about oppressed people’s experiences but doesn't use that as a reason not to think and/or act. An ally does not remain silent but confronts oppression as it comes up daily and also seeks to deconstruct it institutionally and live in a way that challenges systemic oppression, even at the risk of experiencing some of that oppression. Being an ally entails building relationships not only with people oppressed by their identities but also with people privileged by their identities in order to challenge them in their thinking.
(Source: Simmons Anti-Racism Research Guide)
BECOME A REACH ALLY
We invite all others committed to the principles of social justice, equity, and access to join us on this journey.
The REACH Coalition invites countywide organizations and individuals seeking county, state, or federal level elected offices to apply to be a REACH ally.
> Apply Here to Become a REACH Ally Today
CURRENT REACH ALLIES

2022 Candidates
Emily Beach, Candidate, US Congressional District 14
James Coleman, Candidate, CA Assembly District 21
Christina Corpus, Candidate, San Mateo County Sheriff
Noelia Corzo, Candidate, San Mateo County Supervisor, District 2
Maurice Goodman, Candidate, CA Assembly District 21
Giselle Hale, Candidate, CA Assembly District 21
Kevin Mullin, Candidate, US Congressional District 14
Laura Parmer-Lohan, Candidate, San Mateo County Supervisor, District 3
David Pollack, Candidate, San Mateo County Assessor-County
Clerk-Recorder & Chief Elections Officer
Organizations
Leadership Council San Mateo County