Born and raised in Alhambra, Sasha grew up in a working-class, pro-union Latino household. Her father is an electrician and her mother is a social worker. Her parents never had the opportunity to graduate from a 4 year university, so they saved up every penny they had to ensure she could attend public schools in Alhambra Unified School District and go to college.

After graduating from Mark Keppel High School, Sasha turned her parents dreams into reality. She was accepted into Cal State LA where she studied Political Science and Economics. 

In college, Sasha quickly discovered her passion for public service. She successfully secured $97 million dollars to increase college access and college affordability for all California State University students. During the same time, she was elected to her local neighborhood council and became the youngest woman to serve on the council. 

Upon graduating, Sasha became the first in her family to complete college and earn a Bachelor’s Degree. 

In her career, Sasha has worked on pressing policy issues, led diverse statewide grassroot campaigns, and educated constituents from across California on how to effectively fight for policies to improve their community. She has coordinated televised debates, town halls and forums to provide members of the public the opportunity to hold politicians accountable. 

During her free time, Sasha volunteers on local campaigns, fights for the rights of young people, and provides food and supplies to immigrants at our Southern Border.

I am not a career politician nor do I aspire to be. I am simply a concerned citizen interested in changing things for the better. My background is in education and music and I have worked in the business for over 25 years. Here is a link to my CV: http://philipmantione.com/philip-mantione/cv/

My political philosophy is based on the idea that no person or corporation should have more influence on policy than any other individual. I believe the core issue that underlies all the current inequities in our society is our corrupted campaign finance system. The voice of the people has been subjugated by lobbyists and corporate interests and any candidate that takes money from these sources cannot be trusted to work on behalf of the citizenry and especially for minorities and the disenfranchised. I believe the way to change things for the better has to begin with a grassroots movement that will elect responsible representatives dedicated to serving the will of the people with compassion and fairness.

Born in Los Angeles. Raised in  Monterey Park. Educated: Repetto Elementary School, Mark Keppel High School, Cal State L.A.

Visited 14 countries; studied  Political Science; always knew  49th Assembly  District  was  home.

Learned  to say, "thank you",  in ten languages. Learned to  say,"friend", in  six  languages.

Progressive/ peaceful/ diplomatic/ anti-war/ pro single payer health care.

The  greatest  threat  to  democracy  on  earth  is  the  current  occupant  of  the  White  House.

Don't  officially  know  the  names  of  any  Republicans.