Marie is a native Californian, raised in the peninsula by a loving community of neighbors, teachers and family - the village.  Marie pursued her passion in livestock management by studying Animal Science at UC Davis before pivoting her education to raise her three children Justice, Anissa and Carmen in rural northern CA.  As a single parent, she grew her career in management by working with nonprofit organizations and government agencies to design, develop and implement new community health and education programs for youth and families.  Marie has a Bachelor and Master degree in Public Administration from the University of San Francisco and is a widely recognized and awarded leader in public service.

Marie is a public school administrator and a fervent advocate for education equity and increased funding for public schools. Throughout her career, Marie has impacted the lives of thousands of victims of violent crimes, people with disabilities, the mentally ill, the uninsured and working class individuals.  She is an ally to the legal community, law enforcement, probation and Cal Fire.

In Sacramento, Marie has been a fervent advocate for common-sense public policy and organized dozens of people-lead initiatives to improve the way of life for Californians.

Marie lives in Amador County surrounded by the serene beauty of the Sierra Foothills mountain region.  Marie and her husband Cesar, are parents to a blended family of six children, one grand baby and a grumble of pugs.

Tim Robertson is the leading voice for working families in the North Valley.  For the last nine years, Robertson has led the North Valley Labor Federation, where he fights for a level playing field for workers and enactment of common-sense policies to make where we live better.

Robertson has collaborated with local legislators and community leaders to enact legislation at all levels of government to build infrastructure, expand health care and create jobs.  Robertson serves on three county-wide Workforce Development Boards to prepare people for jobs, help people advance in their careers and build a skilled workforce. 

As a member of a Stanislaus County executive committee, Robertson is working with stakeholders and leaders to produce a county-wide economic growth plan.  Robertson also works with local school boards to connect students to career technical education opportunities and serves on two county-wide United Way boards. 

Robertson is an elected member of the Keyes Community Services District, where he has first-hand knowledge of the challenges to meeting the water needs of the Valley. 

Robertson lives in Stanislaus County and enjoys hiking with his rescue dog Daisey, barbecuing, writing, basketball, and old detective movies.