Marie is a native Californian. Her parents immigrated to the US and worked in the service industry. She was taught the importance of hard work by watching her aunts and uncles build several successful family-owned businesses. Marie pursued her passion in livestock management by studying Animal Science at UC Davis before pivoting her education to raise her three children Justice, Anissa and Carmen in rural northern CA. As a single parent, she grew her career in management by working with nonprofit organizations and local agencies to design, develop and implement new community health and education programs for youth and families. Marie returned to college mid-career and achieved both a Bachelor and Master degree in Public Administration from the University of San Francisco as a widely recognized and awarded leader in public service.
I don’t pretend to know all the answers to the many complexities of the California economy, environment and social issues, however, my pledge is to listen-to-understand your lived experiences and lead with conviction. I don't coward away from a fight and I certainly do not give up on what I believe in.
As your next State Senator, I will work in your service to both define and address the most pressing issues of the new California State Senate District 4.
As this campaign launches and hits the road, my promises are fairly simple;
I will visit every county in State Senate District 4 to cultivate deep relationships with our agricultural and cattle industry partners.
I will stand with first responders and our front-line workers in healthcare, education, corrections and law enforcement.
I will meet our young voters where they're at - on college campuses, on the job site, and on social media.