- Occupation: Community Health Educator, American Red Cross
 - Elected president of the San Diego Democratic Club for three terms, contributing to our current Democratic registration majority in San Diego.
 - Elected vice chair of the North Park Planning Committee, serving as public safety and neighborhood services liaison.
 - Appointed to the City of San Diego Medical Marijuana Task Force, ensuring both patient access and neighborhood review.
 - Member, Board of Directors, American Civil Liberties Union of San Diego and Imperial Counties.
 - Award-winning former journalist, covering government and civic affairs in Albany, NY; Madison, WI; and here in San Diego
 - B.A., University of Wisconsin; double-major in Spanish Language and Latin American Studies
  
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