Elected Experience: Chair, Yakima County Democratic Central Committee; Second Vice Chair, 4th Congressional District Democrats; Precinct Committee Officer

Other Professional Experience: Over 22 years of experience in the legal profession as Legal Assistant; Office Administrator; Litigation Paralegal; Texas Attorney General Child Support Special Collections Unit Technician Specialist; Secretary/Receptionist

Education: Studied Criminal Justice, San Antonio Community College; Associate in Applied Science, Professional Legal Secretary, Del Mar College; Mary Carroll High School Graduate

Community Service: Sexual Assault Advocate, Aspen Victim Services, Yakima County; CASA Guardian Ad Litem Volunteer, Yakima County; Search Volunteer, Texas Equusearch; Family Assistance Crisis Team Victims Advocacy Volunteer, San Antonio Police Department

Statement: I discovered this beautiful state and region in 2010 after relocating from Texas. The 2012 presidential election enlightened, inspired and activated me into action. Empowered, I knocked on doors, attended community events, rallies and vigils as part of my involvement with grassroots organizations. My decision to run for your state representative has been shaped by the triumph and tribulations of our ethnically diverse communities. Together we can champion for culturally responsive policies which support families, place education at the forefront and promote safe, strong and economically viable communities. With your vote, our voices will be heard in Olympia!