Joseph Navarro, who goes by Joe, was born and raised in Southern California. He attended Riverside public schools before receiving a degree in History from Cal State San Bernardino. He and his brother operate a business that provides point of sale systems, cash registers, and digital menus to restaurants and retailers across the United States.
Joe’s experience with school boards began in the 6th grade while he was attending Magnolia Elementary and wrote a speech to the RUSD Board asking that there be more 2% milk in schools. The speech worked, but Joe’s true motivation to run for School Board came after he moved to Jurupa Valley. Knowing his daughter would one day attend Jurupa schools, he realized he wanted to put his time and effort into the district. His fiance, as well as many of her friends and relatives, also teach for JUSD. These ties provided further insight and encouragement.
Joe is heavily invested in the advancement of CTE and technology.