Christi Lanz School Board Education West Linn Wilsonville District
Meet Christi Lanz

Christi has experience as a small business owner for over 20 years, where she managed budgets, operations, and strategic planning. She understands the importance of financial responsibility, transparency, and building consensus, all of which are essential for effective school board leadership.

Christi has 10 years experience in a profession that is centered on listening, building trust, and understanding the diverse perspectives of the community. Her work as a stylist has given her deep insight into the concerns of local families, making her uniquely equipped to ensure that all voices are heard in school district decisions.

As Vice President of Membership on the Board of the Oswego Playschool, Christi served as a collaborative leader in early childhood education. She fostered an environment for parents and educators to work together and create a nurturing and enriching learning environment. In this role, Christi was responsible for community outreach and enrollment. She led school tours, hosted open houses, and represented the school at fairs and farmers markets to engage prospective families. She also streamed the enrollment and administrative processes using Jovial software. Additionally, she coordinated incoming parents to help maintain the cooperative structure. This role gave Christi firsthand insight into the power of family engagement in education and the impact of community-driven learning models, values she will bring to the school board to ensure families have a voice in district decisions.


Christi and her family moved to West Linn during the pandemic, drawn to the district’s reputation for strong schools and engaged communities. She is committed to ensuring that all children in the district have access to the high-quality education they deserve. Christi is the mother of a first grader in the Mandarin Dual-Language program at Bolton Primary, and she resides in West Linn with her husband and black cat Binx.

Why I'm running
Our district is at a crossroads. We can continue down the path of reactionary cuts, top-down decision-making, and financial struggles, or we can choose a better way forward

I believe in strong neighborhood schools that reflect the needs of their communities.

I believe in financial responsibility and transparency so families know exactly where their tax dollars go. 


  • I believe in high academic standards and ensuring every child has access to the resources they need to succeed. 

  • This election isn’t about me. It’s about what kind of district we want to build for our children—one where families and teachers have a voice, where schools are thriving, and where every child has the opportunity to succeed. If you believe in a stronger, smarter, and more sustainable future for our schools, I’m asking for your vote. Let’s get to work!
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What Our Neighbors Are Saying...
Christi Lanz is a dedicated community leader who has been deeply involved in local schools, advocating for students, families, and educators. With fresh ideas and strong community connections, she will be the voice our community deserves. Christi is the right choice for our school board!
- Barbara Stratte, Stafford/Athey Creek parent and past Co-President of Stafford PTSA
Christi Lanz is willing to ask the tough questions, listen carefully, and think through all the implications. She doesn't ever, ever give up and she's not bogged by down connections to those trying to change our community for their own interests. Her compass north is pointed directly at student growth, well-being, and the neighborhood communities that nurture our kids. 
- Wendy Gorski, Bolton, Rosemont Ridge and Riverside Parent