Today I announce that I am a Democratic candidate for Delegate of the 47th district in the Virginia House of Delegates.

I am running because I believe we need to change the tone in Richmond.  I want to stop the ill-considered legislation aimed at the most vulnerable and downtrodden in our society.

I will fight to protect and improve our educational standards so that every student succeeds and is able to achieve his or her dreams.

I will work to resolve the economic crisis by supporting the industries of the future: Green industries that bring new jobs, healthcare services that both care for our citizens and provide skilled jobs for our workforce, and technology and manufacturing jobs that raise the quality of life of all Virginians.

I am honored to seek the seat that Delegate Al Eisenberg has so ably represented over for the past six years. His long career in public service and his compassion for those who are in need or discriminated against is a legacy to continue as a representative of the 47th District.

As an Arlington County resident for more that 30 years, I am ready to serve its residents.  As a retired federal employee from the U.S. Department of Education, my work as Executive Director of the Shirlington Employment and Education Center, and my community service – President of the Kiwanis Club of South Arlington, the Social Justice Committee of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Treasurer of AHC, Inc. (formerly Arlington Housing Corporation), Member, Arlington Food Assistance Center, and Chair of the Virginia Coalition of Latino Organizations– has led me to seek this office.  In addition to my community work, my education includes a masters in Social Science with emphasis in Education from the California State University, Sacramento, California and fellowships of Leadership Arlington, the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership, University of Virginia, and LEAD Virginia, a Virginia Chamber of Commerce sponsored statewide program.

I look forward to the campaign, and I hope the citizens of the 47th district will allow me the honor of representing them as their representative in Richmond.