Top Issues: Affordable Housing, Lowering Costs for Working Families, Workers’ Rights, Public Safety & Community-Centered Justice, Healthcare & Reproductive Freedom

Current Elected Office: California State Senator, District 10

Former Elected Office: Hayward City Councilmember

Profession: Public Policy Advocate

Professional Background: Chair, Alameda County Human Relations Commission; Member, Public Health Commission

Education: Doctorate in Social Work, University of Southern California; MBA, CSU East Bay; BA, Political Science, San Jose State University