DSA PSCC Member, Ara Buqour De La Sol

Ara Buqour De La Sol has over 26 years of experience in education, serving both Irvine USD and Newport Mesa USD for the fiscal and facilities department. In her current role at Newport Mesa, she serves as the Admin. Director II, Facilities Development, Planning and Design. Her responsibilities range from management of leased facilities, capital and bond improvement programs. She has managed all aspects of projects since 2004 including 4 performing arts centers, 4 newly constructed pools, 4 high school stadiums, 2 middle school enclaves and the rebuild of the 1930’s Newport Harbor High School Robins Loats Building. She has managed projects totaling nearly $500 million dollars. Most recently over the 2025 summer, successfully completed projects across the district at 31 school sites, $90 million dollars over 45 business days. She is eager to continue her work for Newport Mesa and is looking forward to upcoming projects that will improve every elementary, middle and high school campus in Newport Mesa.