- Occupation: California State Unemployment Insurance Appeals Boardmember
 - former California State Senator (two terms)
 - former California State Assemblymember (two terms)
 - former Boardmember, Union Sanitary District
 - Boardmember, Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health
 - California Elected Women's Association for Education and Research (CEWAER)
 - Legislator of the Year: March of Dimes; American Academy of Pediatrics; Leadership California; American Electronics Assn & CA Nat'l Organiz'n of Women
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Jobs to spur economic growth so local residents can get to work and Alameda County's economy can thrive
 - To preserve and enhance healthcare options in Alameda County
 - Sustain public safety resources and ensure first responders have training and tools to keep our families and neighborhoods safe
  
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- Alameda County Supervisors Scott Haggerty, Alice Lai-Bitker & Keith Carson
 - Mayors Bob Wasserman, David Smith and Jennifer Hosterman
 - Calif Nurses Assn; Laborers' Union (304); Operating Engineers Union (3)
  
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