Proud daughter and great-granddaughter of Mexican immigrants. Born in Southern California, lives in Goodyear, AZ. Career as paralegal at Legal Aid of LA County and Arizona Attorney General's Office prosecuting air and water polluters. Former Agua Fria Union High School District governing board member. Represents border-area LD-23 including parts of Yuma, Maricopa, and Pima counties.
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About
Family & Heritage
Proud daughter and great-granddaughter of Mexican immigrants. Born in Southern California, moved to Arizona with her family. Lives in Goodyear, AZ. Mexican-American with deep family roots tracing back multiple generations to Mexico.
Political Career
Before Politics
Began career as paralegal at NLS of LA County (Legal Aid), working with indigent community members. Continued public service at the Arizona Attorney General's Office for 12 years, assisting in prosecution of air and water polluters and protection of wildlife. Served on the governing board of the Agua Fria Union High School District (2017-2020).
Education
AA in Interdisciplinary and Paralegal Studies, Los Angeles Mission College
Key Issues & Priorities
Public education funding (K-20) and ESA/voucher accountability
Environmental protection and water policy
Universal healthcare for Arizonans
Climate change and heat illness prevention
Air and water quality enforcement