I grew up in Calexico, attended local public schools and graduated with Honors from Calexico High School before attending University of California, Santa Cruz on scholarship. I have raised my own children in Calexico and spent many years supporting other community children through my work with ASES, Social Work and Youth Ministry.
I know what it is like to work hard, to navigate the public school system to help my children thrive and to advocate for quality public education that offers children and families opportunities for success.
Board President, Imperial County Board of Education; Chairperson, Imperial County Democratic Central Committee; Youth Ministry Director, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church; Social Worker, County of Imperial; School Site Council (President), Blanche Charles Elementary School; ASES Tutor, Blanche Charles Elementary School.