New York State Senator representing the 34th district in the Bronx and Westchester since 2023. First Latina to represent the 34th Senate District. Daughter of Cuban and Colombian immigrants. Previously served in the NY State Assembly representing the 80th district, where she was the first person of Colombian descent to serve in the Legislature.
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Family & Heritage
Daughter of immigrants: her father William immigrated to the United States from Cuba and her mother Sonia immigrated from Colombia. Grew up in Rockland County and later Westchester County. First person of Cuban descent to serve in the New York State Senate. First Latina to represent the 34th Senate District.
Political Career
Before Politics
Administrative assistant at Genesis Realty Group. Chief of Staff to Assembly Member Mark Gjonaj (2013-2017). Bronx Regional Representative in the Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo (2017-2018). Served in the New York State Assembly representing the 80th district (2018-2023), becoming the first person of Colombian descent to serve in the Legislature.
Education
B.A. in Public Relations, Hofstra University (2010); North Salem High School
Key Issues & Priorities
Combating the opioid crisis and substance use disorders
Affordable housing
Healthcare access and mental health services
Protecting federal funding for addiction and public health services
Working families and community investment