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Silky Joshi Malik
DEMOCRAT
Silky Joshi Malik is running for Harris County Department of Education Board Member, Democratic Primary.
Personal background
Silky Joshi Malik has a dual bachelor's degree in sociology and psychology from the University of Houston and a master's in business administration from West Texas A&M. She lives with her husband.
Professional background
Silky previously worked as a book author for Terrier Publishing, as vice president of strategy at Owlfa, LLC, as an associate teacher for Houston ISD, and as charity events coordinator for the Association of British Women in Malaysia.
Political background
Silky is currently a trustee for the Harris County Department of Education, Position 7 At-Large. She was appointed by the HCDE Board of Trustees in April 2025 and is serving her 1st term. Previously, she ran for U.S. Congress in Texas's 2nd Congressional District in 2018, but did not win.
School Curriculum
Supports investing in classrooms, staff, and training to prepare children for kindergarten.
Supports evidence-based educational supports, such as behavioral therapy, occupational therapy, and life-skills programming.
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School Facilities & Resources
Wants to "maintain strong oversight of HCDE’s budget and financial practices."
Wants to ensure spending aligns with community needs and long-term planning.
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Student Wellbeing
As of January 22, 2026, Silky Joshi Malik’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Teachers
As of January 22, 2026, Silky Joshi Malik’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Access to Education
Supports expanding Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms.
Plans to prioritize outreach to families who have been historically excluded from early education systems.
Wants to protect and expand after-school and enrichment programming across Harris County.
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