Juan Arango Millan’s belief in public education is deeply personal. For many families in Prince George’s County, schools are more than places of learning. They are sources of stability, safety, and opportunity. That understanding comes from his own life experience and from years of working directly with students, families, and educators across the community.

He took on responsibility at a young age. For long periods of his childhood, his parents were not present, and he helped care for his younger siblings while balancing school, foster care, and housing instability. Like many families, they did the best they could with limited resources. School became a constant in his life. It provided structure, support, and the belief that a better future was possible. These experiences continue to shape how he views students and why he believes schools must meet families where they are.

Over the years, Juan has worked closely with students and families in many settings throughout Prince George’s County. He has served as an educator, supported families facing communication barriers and domestic violence, and worked directly with students in detention centers. In those spaces, he listened to students’ stories and saw how unmet needs and missed support can change the course of a young person’s life. Across neighborhoods, cultures, and communities, he has learned that while experiences differ, families share the same hopes for their children. They want safety, dignity, and real opportunity.

In addition to his community work, Juan brings experience in governance and implementation. He has served as an elected official and as a policy staffer. He has worked with budgets and accountability, supported initiatives connected to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, and currently works in workforce development focused on opportunity, reentry, and access to education and training. He understands how policy decisions are made, how they are funded, and how important it is that they result in meaningful support in classrooms and homes.

Juan Arango Millán is running for the Prince George’s County Board of Education because he believes leadership requires listening, consistency, and follow through. He respects the work of parents, caregivers, educators, and school staff. He believes schools are strongest when families and educators are treated as true partners. His commitment is clear and steady. He supports safe schools, strong student support, respectful family engagement, and real opportunity for every child in District 3.