Fifth-generation Arizonan and native of Mesa. Mother's family has roots in Guanajuato and Mexico City. Grandparents owned Albert's Market in Washington/Escobedo Park neighborhood. First queer, Chicanx, non-binary legislator in the country. Graduated summa cum laude from ASU with degree in U.S. & Mexican Regional Immigration Policy. Career spans public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
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Family & Heritage
Fifth-generation Arizonan and native of Mesa. Mother's family has roots in Guanajuato and Mexico City. Father is a local civil rights attorney, and mother is a former social worker and teacher. Most inspired by their grandmother, Margarita Navarro, whose tireless work ethic as a farmworker taught Lorena to work hard and show up for family and community. Grandparents owned Albert's Market in the Washington/Escobedo Park neighborhood.
Political Career
Before Politics
Worked with Verizon's Innovative Learning Program. Spent a decade within the Maricopa County Community College District. Designed the Maricopa Student Senate, placing a student on the Governing Board for the first time. Served as student government advisor at Mesa Community College.
Education
AA, Mesa Community College; BA in U.S. & Mexican Regional Immigration Policy, Arizona State University (summa cum laude, Dean's Medal); Certificate in Cross-Sector Leadership, ASU
Key Issues & Priorities
Education funding (Arizona ranks #49 in per-pupil funding and #50 in teacher pay)
Water sustainability
Affordable housing
Climate change policy
Abortion access
LGBTQ+ rights