- Party: Democratic
 - Occupation: Educator, UC Berkeley
 - California State Assemblywoman, 2000-2006
 - Assembly Majority Leader, 2002-2004
 - Chair, Assembly Health Committee, 2005-2006
 - Member, Alameda County Board of Supervisors, 1994-2000
 - School Board Member, Oakland School District, 1990-1994
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Education: full funding, teacher recruitment and access to pre-school
 - Health: affordable, quality Universal Healthcre for all, address racial and ethnic disparities
 - The well being of California families - good jobs, schools, affordable housing, clean air and water
  
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- California League of Conservation Voters
 - National Organization for Women - California
 - Service Employees International Union - California
  
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