Daughter of migrant farmworkers Moises and Maria Hernandez, born in the Rio Grande Valley. BA in Political Science from Baylor University (1991). Career includes legal assistant at Federal Immigration Counselors, executive manager at Arizona Habitat for Humanity, executive director of AZ Commission of Indian Affairs. Co-founded the Arizona Coalition for Immigrant Rights, leading marches that mobilized 300,000+ families.
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About
Family & Heritage
Daughter of migrant farmworkers Moises and Maria Hernandez, born in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. Her resilient path began at a young age as a migrant, and her parents' insistence on education shaped her hunger for knowledge. Mother was a public school teacher.
Political Career
Before Politics
Legal assistant at Federal Immigration Counselors. Executive manager at Arizona Habitat for Humanity. Executive director of the AZ Commission of Indian Affairs. Project specialist and management recruitment for the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity under Governor Jane Hull. Grassroots leader with Valley Interfaith Project. Co-founded the Arizona Coalition for Immigrant Rights, leading marches that mobilized 300,000+ families.
Education
BA in Political Science, Baylor University (1991)
Key Issues & Priorities
Immigrant rights and civic engagement
Public education funding (served on Cartwright School District Board since 2003)
Jobs and economic opportunity
Housing
Healthcare
Quality of life for all Arizonans