I’m a U.S. Army veteran, a second-generation immigrant, a small business owner, and a working mom.  I grew up in poverty before attending the University of Southern California to study civil engineering. I’ve worked in community and economic development for 20 years and around the March Air Reserve Base for over 10 years with the March JPA where I managed projects related to housing for homeless veterans, healthcare, commercial and industrial developments.  I’ve brought over $25 million in public and federal funds to our congressional district for new infrastructure and job training programs.  In 2018, under my leadership, the City of Perris won a $5.5 million federal grant to build a skills training and job placement center where residents, veterans, and disabled workers can be certified in welding, advanced manufacturing, and nursing.  Our District plays an important role in the nation’s economy but the federal government continues to ignore what communities need locally.  I’m running for Congress to bring federal attention to our region to address issues like poverty, homelessness, education, mental and behavioral health, public-private partnerships for small businesses and economic development. Our district deserves a leader like me in Congress who’s invested in the future of our youth and the strength of our military base, residents, veterans and business owners. EDUCATION: Doctorate in Policy, Planning & Development (USC); M.S., Organizational Leadership & Management (University of La Verne); B.S., Urban Planning with Civil Engineering emphasis (USC).  WEBSITE: WWW.DRGRACEFORCONGRESS.COM. PHONE: 951-416-0033