Born and raised in Phoenix by a working-class family. Mother was an English Language Learner teacher, father was a Union Heat & Frost Insulator. Graduated from NAU with a BS in Political Science. Served on the Balsz Elementary School Board and co-chaired the Latinx Advisory Board for AZ Dept of Education. Represents majority-Latino District 26 (61% Hispanic).
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About
Family & Heritage
Born and raised in Phoenix by a working-class family. Mother was an English Language Learner teacher. Father was a Union Heat & Frost Insulator in Local #73. First-generation college graduate.
Political Career
Before Politics
Graduated from Arcadia High School. Worked for the Arizona Democratic Party after college. Currently works for the Arizona Students' Association, a nonprofit advocating for college accessibility and affordability. Served as co-chair of the Latinx Advisory Board for AZ Department of Education under Superintendent Kathy Hoffman. Vice president of the Hispanic-Native American Indian Caucus of the Arizona School Board Association. Governing board vice president of the Balsz Elementary School Board.
Education
BS in Political Science, Northern Arizona University (2016)
Key Issues & Priorities
College accessibility and affordability
K-12 education funding
Working families and economic opportunity
Latino community representation