New York State Assemblymember representing the 51st district in Red Hook, Sunset Park, and northern Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Born in Puno, Peru, she moved to NYC as a child and grew up undocumented in Sunset Park. A tenant organizer and member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
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About
Family & Heritage
Immigrated to New York City from Peru as a child with her family. Raised in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, attending P.S. 169. Was evicted from her rent-stabilized apartment of 30 years, which sparked her life's work of empowering tenants to know their rights and fight to stay in their homes.
Political Career
Before Politics
Tenant organizer and housing justice advocate. Worked with Neighbors Helping Neighbors empowering tenants throughout New York State. Served on Community Board 7 for 10 years. Instrumental in the passage of the historic Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019.
Education
AS in Accounting, CUNY Kingsborough Community College
Key Issues & Priorities
Tenant protections and affordable housing
Rent stabilization and housing justice
Workers' rights
Immigrant rights
Community empowerment and anti-displacement