Third-generation Tucsonan and lifelong Pima County resident. Director of the Mexican American Heritage & History Museum. 25 years in public service managing affordable housing and community development. 18 years as Housing Program Manager for Pima County. Board member of Latinos in Heritage Conservation. Appointed to AZ House in July 2023, won election in 2024.
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About
Family & Heritage
Third-generation Tucsonan and lifelong Pima County resident. Mexican-American family with deep roots in Tucson going back three generations. Dedicated her career to community service in Tucson's neighborhoods.
Political Career
Before Politics
Worked in banking for 17 years. Transitioned to public service managing affordable housing and community development programs for 25 years. Served 18 years as Housing Program Manager for Pima County, retiring in 2016. Director of the Mexican American Heritage & History Museum. Director of South Tucson Housing and Community Development. Board member of Latinos in Heritage Conservation. Appointed to Pima County Board of Supervisors in 2020 after death of Richard Elias.
Key Issues & Priorities
Affordable housing and homeownership
Public education
Environmental justice
Quality of life for vulnerable individuals
Community development