Mario Enríquez

Mario Enríquez's public service journey began at 13, when he served as President of the Lathrop Youth Advisory Commission and led efforts to build the city's first skate park. After graduating from the University of the Pacific, he moved to Washington D.C. to work for UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latino civil rights organization. He was selected as a National Coro Fellow in Public Affairs in Pittsburgh and later became a Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Graduate Fellow. At the Victory Institute, he trained over 3,000 LGBTQ+ leaders to run for office. His family experienced housing and food insecurity during the 2008 recession, making these issues personal. In 2024, he became the first openly gay man elected to the Stockton City Council.

First-generation Mexican-American. Son of Mexican immigrants -- his mother's sacrifices drove his pursuit of public service. Father was a cement mason with LiUNA Local 270, teaching him the importance of labor solidarity. First in his family to attend college. Family experienced housing and food insecurity during the 2008 recession. Openly gay -- first out male on Stockton City Council since 2012.