- Occupation: Member of the Legislature, California State Assembly
 - Bachelor's in Sociology, University of California at Berkeley
 - Master's in Social Work, University of North Carolina
 - President, League of Women Voters
 - Development Associate, KPBS Radio
 - San Diego School Board Member
 - Executive Director, Aaron Price Fellows, a youth leadership program
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Education  - Reduce class size, promote better qualified teachers, expand after-school programs
 - Health Care - Direct access to OB/GYNs, right to second medical opinions, Medicare prescription drug coverage and protecting medical record privacy
 - Economic Development - Cut red tape for small businesses, foster early stage financing & ensure that we give developers incentives for "smart growth"
  
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- Education
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Reduce class size, promote higher qualified teachers, expand after-school programs
 - Health Care
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Health Care - Direct access to OB/GYNs, right to second medical opinions, Medicare prescription drug coverage and protecting medical record privacy
 - Social Security
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Since Social Security is the backbone of many Americans' retirement, preserving and protecting it for present and future must be a national priority.
  
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- Planned Parenthood
 - California League of Conservation Voters
 - Senators Diane Feinstein and Barbara Boxer
  
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