Born July 27, 1975. Raised in Cashion (Avondale) to Manuel and Oralia Contreras. Attended Westview High School, Estrella Mountain CC, and Glendale CC. Director of New Business and Enrollment at PomeroyGroup insurance agency. Active NALEO member who champions Latino community priorities.
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Family & Heritage
Born and raised in Cashion (Avondale), Arizona to Manuel and Oralia Contreras. Full name is Guadalupe "Lupe" Chavira Contreras. Working-class Mexican-American family with deep roots in the West Valley community.
Political Career
Before Politics
Graduated from Westview High School in 1993. Director of New Business and Enrollment at PomeroyGroup insurance agency, handling open enrollments for clients across Arizona and the country. Bilingual in Spanish. Coached wrestling for over ten years at all levels, from kindergarten through high school, including the Desert Devils Wrestling program and at Westview High School.
Education
Estrella Mountain Community College; Glendale Community College
Key Issues & Priorities
Education funding and access
Working families and economic opportunity
Latino community priorities
Insurance and healthcare access
Youth mentorship through wrestling