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Board Member, Term Expires 2026
Jeffrey Conklin

Jeff Conklin, his wife Joella, and their family live in the EUSD district. Their triplets attended Excelsior and Olympus Jr. High where the children got great educations and had very positive experiences. Mr. Conklin has extensive experience in senior leadership roles for health care systems and physician organizations. He earned his Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from UCLA and a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science at Cal Poly Pomona. He has served on numerous Not-For-Profit boards and is committed to serving the community. Jeff and Joella enjoy traveling, participating in their children’s sports activities and volunteering in various community-based organizations. Email

Matthew S. Dahlstrom

Board Member, Term Expires 2026
Matthew S. Dahlstrom

Matt is founder and principal of Blueprint Management Consulting, LLC. He has degrees in Finance and Economics from W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Matt is frequently engaged with C-suite executives and members of company boards to solve complex challenges and roll out transformational changes within these organizations. Matt and his wife, Kendi, moved to the area from San Francisco over a decade ago to raise their family. They have four children, three which currently attend EUSD schools. You will usually find Matt on the sidelines of his kids’ sports teams, cheering on soccer, swimming, and dance. Matt’s other personal hobbies include bike riding, hiking with his family, and exploring wine country with his wife. As an EUSD board member, Matt is focused on ensuring the district is equipped with the proper resources to effectively serve our community. Education is a cornerstone of our society and we want to ensure all our students have access to a world class education. Email

Erin Grover

Board Clerk, Term Expires 2026
Erin Grover

Erin Grover Erin was born and raised in Placer County. She graduated from Roseville High School and attended Sierra College before moving to Sonoma County to continue her education at Sonoma State University. Erin and her husband, Phil, operated multiple successful small businesses in Sonoma County before, eventually, deciding to move back to Placer County to start their family.

Now, Erin and Phil have four amazing kids ranging from elementary school to high school. All four children attend/attended EUSD schools and have benefited from the academics and experiences there. They are all involved in many extra-curricular and school activities including Soccer, Baseball, Football, Track, Robotics and Student Government. Most weekends throughout the year you can find Erin on a field during these events. It is here she really gets to connect with parents. Over the years, Erin has been actively involved in the local community, as a volunteer in the classrooms, extra-curricular event coordinator, youth sports coach, team parent, and board member of a local philanthropic organization.

As an EUSD trustee, Erin’s goal is to ensure EUSD is a sought after destination for parents seeking the best possible educational environment for their children. Erin will work with all the various stakeholders, including parents, teachers, and administrators to meet this goal. Email

Tyler M. Holt, DDS, MS

Board Member, Term Expires 2028
Tyler M. Holt, DDS, MS

Tyler grew up in Granite Bay and attended the Eureka Union School District from kindergarten through eighth grade. After graduating from Granite Bay High School, he played football at Brigham Young University and served a two year church mission to Brazil. Tyler graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry and was inducted into the National Dental Honor Society (Omicron Kappa Upsilon). Upon graduation, he pursued his orthodontic residency at the University of Oklahoma. Tyler performed clinical research in dental school and residency, and has published work in various dental journals. Tyler and his wife, Sonya, returned to Granite Bay where Tyler partnered with his father to practice orthodontics. Tyler and Sonya have two children and are excited to have them beginning their career at the same EUSD schools Tyler knows and loves. Tyler is passionate about our schools and wants to collaborate with the administration and staff to see that all children have ample paths for success. Email

Renee Nash

Board President, Term Expires 2028
Renee Nash

Ms. Nash began her career as a newspaper reporter after graduating from UC Davis with a degree in history. She spent several years working for daily newspapers in Northern California. Ms. Nash went back to school, attending law school at the McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento where she graduated with Great Distinct and was admitted to the Order of the Coif.

Ms. Nash worked as a lobbyist and Legal Counsel with the California Newspaper Publishers Association for five years and was an Adjunct Professor of Law at McGeorge School of Law for 14 years, teaching Mass Media Law and Employment Law.

Ms. Nash’s career has included serving as Corporate Counsel to McClatchy Publishing and General Counsel and Assistant to the Publisher to News & Review Publishing.
After having four children in 20 months (including a set of triplets), Ms. Nash decided to stay closer to home, serving as General Counsel to Professional Educational Services, LP. She then moved to private practice in Roseville where her practice focused on representing businesses in employment, contract and tax matters.
Ms. Nash retired from the full-time practice of law in 2018 to focus on her true passion, public education. Ms. Nash served for over six years as a member of the Board of Directors of the Eureka Schools Foundation (ESF), including a term as president. In 2012, Ms. Nash was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Eureka Union School District. In 2013, she was elected to the Delegate Assembly of the California School Boards Association (CSBA), a position she held until 2020 when she was elected to the CSBA Board of Directors. With both of those positions, Ms. Nash focuses her time on improving public education at both the local and statewide level. She is a passionate advocate for public education, including ensuring adequate funding and serving the needs of all students in the state. In 2021, Ms. Nash was also appointed to serve on the California Commission on State Mandates.
Ms. Nash's other focuses involve serving young people. In 2010, Ms. Nash co-founded the Roseville Theater Arts Association, a non-profit community theater whose focus is on children aged 4 through 19. She continues to serve on their Board of Directors. Ms. Nash lives in Granite Bay, California with her husband Steve. All four of her daughters are graduates of the Eureka Union School District and Granite Bay High School. Email