Why I'm Stepping Up
I'm running to help every student discover their path and reach their full potential. My vision is for every student in Howard County to have the support, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive, in the classroom and beyond. Let's STEP UP—together.
Dr. Lanlan Xu
Your Candidate for Howard County Board of Education
Meet Lanlan
Community Leader. Policy Expert. Education Advocate.Community Leader.Policy Expert.Education Advocate.
Lanlan is running for Howard County Board of Education to make sure every student has opportunities and resources to thrive. She is stepping up for our schools and will bring over a decade of community leadership and policy experience to the Board of Education. She has the proven record to address the daily concerns families face about their children's education, safety, and future success.
Lanlan has made meaningful and lasting impacts on the community, including:
Beyond the education space, Lanlan is active in initiatives that improve the quality of life for residents in Howard County. Currently, she serves on the AAPI Commission of Howard County. She has previously served on the Howard County Commission for Women, Columbia Festival of the Arts, Howard County Tourism Board, and Howard County Flag Commission.
Lanlan currently serves as Vice President of Health Policy at a consulting firm, where she advises on national strategy to improve health care access and quality for millions of Americans. Previously, she held senior roles at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and served as a policy advisor at the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Lanlan and her husband have lived in Howard County for more than a decade, where they proudly raised two children who attended Howard County public schools. She holds a PhD degree in Public Policy from Indiana University and another in German Literature from Georgetown University.
Lanlan's Priorities
Lanlan is stepping up to help every student discover their path and reach their full potential. Her vision is for every student in Howard County to have the support, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive, in the classroom and beyond.
With a strong record of results and leadership, Lanlan is ready to STEP UP and deliver:
S - Support
Support the well-being of students, teachers, and staff with safe, inclusive environments that foster both mental and physical health.
T - Transparency
Ensure open communication and responsible budgeting by delivering transparency in decision making and resource allocation.
E - Excellence
Empower every student with access to excellent instruction, personalized support, and an engaging curriculum that builds confidence, curiosity, and lifelong skills—setting them up for success.
P - Preparation
Prepare students for a 21st century workforce by expanding access to career pathways, evolving technologies, innovative programs, and real-world learning experiences.
U - Unity
Bring together families, educators, school staff, and community stakeholders to build trust, foster inclusion, and strengthen collaboration across our school system.
P - Progress
Move our schools forward by making decisions driven by data, shaped by experience, and informed by the voices of our community.
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