Background Info
M/F: Female
Family: Husband: Sam.
Date of Birth: 10/20/1957
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, CA
Home town: El Monte
Religious Beliefs: Catholic
Education:
Masters, Public Administration, University of Southern California, 1981
BA, California State Polytechnic University, 1979.
Professional Work:
Director, California Student Opportunity & Access Program
Editor-in-Chief, Office of Hispanic Affairs, Carter Administration
Management Analyst, Civil Rights Division, Office of Management & Budget.
Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2001-present
Senior Whip, United States House of Representatives, present
Southern California Regional Whip, United States House of Representatives, present
Senator, California State Senate, 1994-2000
Assemblymember, California State Assembly, 1992-1994.