Natali Fani-Gonzalez is a member of the Montgomery County Council representing District 6 (Wheaton, Glenmont, Aspen Hill) and currently serves as Council President (2025-2026). Born in Venezuela, she came to Montgomery County as an undocumented teenager and cleaned houses with her mother before earning a full scholarship to college and finding a path to citizenship.
Serving
About
Family & Heritage
Born in Venezuela. Came to Montgomery County as an undocumented teenager, fleeing violence and political upheaval. Cleaned houses with her mother. Taught herself English, won full scholarship to Goucher College, and found path to citizenship.
Political Career
Before Politics
Vice Chair of Montgomery County Planning Board (2014-2021)
Education
Full scholarship to Goucher College; Self-taught English
Key Issues & Priorities
Immigrant rights
Affordable housing
Economic development
Trust Act to protect immigrant communities