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I have proudly served the UPE membership since 2011 & I am passionate about the work we do here. When I am not working, my happiness comes from all things outdoors, from hiking to paddle-boarding. I also cannot resist bringing people together with food & karaoke!

I have been a part of the labor movement for many years and with UPE since 2015. I am committed to protecting our workers' rights and ensuring management treats all workers with respect.

I have worked in the labor movement for over 25 years but have been involved since birth. Working with UPE since 2008 makes me proud to continue servicing the strong, dedicated members we represent daily. The representation provided by UPE and its member leaders is unmatched and allows us the opportunity to bargain from a position of strength every time we are at the table. When I'm not serving our members, I spend most of my time in the outdoors with my family and friends.

Being raised in a home where my mother was a Union Steward shaped my knowledge of how workers' rights are protected. Before transitioning to a UPE Business Agent, I was a Sacramento County employee for 15 years and vice chair for UPE 005 board. This combined experience and knowledge allows me to support, understand and assist our growing membership.

"I take great pride in being a part of an organization that fiercely advocates for the rights of local government employees. In addition to my administrative duties, I serve as a Notary Public for UPE members and the public. Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with my children, participating in community service, and exploring the great outdoors through hiking and traveling."

Growing up in a family where my father worked for a labor union, I learned early on the critical importance of safeguarding workers' rights. After earning my Doctorate from McGeorge School of Law and becoming an attorney, I was driven by a strong desire to help people. Now, as a Business Agent with UPE, I am proud to be part of a great team with excellent leadership, all passionate about supporting our members’ rights. Through diligent negotiations, strategic advocacy, and unwavering commitment, I strive to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we represent. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and attending local community events.

I am grateful to be now a part of UPE’s values and mission. I am honored in directing my advocacy for the betterment of the UPE membership. Working conditions are critical determinants of health for both the workers and their families. Being raised in a single-parent immigrant family and living and experiencing many hardships was humbling, but it motivated me to work harder. I excelled in school and received the Gates Millennium Scholarship, a full-ride scholarship funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. I graduated with a master’s in public health from Columbia University with a 4.0 GPA. When I look at the roots of injustice, I remember Mother Teresa’s statement: “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” UPE- Together we are Strong!