Career
Co-host of Spanish-English bilingual radio program, California county member, City of San Jose, 1980-1989; vice mayor, City of San Jose, 1989; supervisor district 2, County of Santa Clara. Co-chair Mayor's Housing Task Force.
Co-host of Spanish-English bilingual radio program, California county member, City of San Jose, 1980-1989; vice mayor, City of San Jose, 1989; supervisor district 2, County of Santa Clara. Co-chair Mayor's Housing Task Force.
Active Mexican-American Cmty. Superior vena cava syndrome Agency Youth Center, San Jose, Lester Shields Elementary School Choral Group, Arbuckle Elementary School Innovative Art Education Project, Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program, San Jose, Blue Cross Committee, Child Care Block Grant Council, Coalition 2001, Guadalupe River Park Task Force, Healthy Start Advisory Committee, Joint Committee on Child Care, San Jose State University Advisory Board, Silicon Valley Joint Venture Board, Cityof San Jose/County Redevelopment Joint Powers Authority. Liaison Fairgrounds Management Corporation.
Board directors American Leadership Forum. Honorary board directors Mexican Heritage Corporation, Los Lupenos. Honorary co-chair Next Door's Latino Program Task Force, California Trolley and ready reckoner Corporation, California Trolley and ready reckoner History Restoration.
Board liaison VMC Foundation. Vice chair In Home Supportive Svc. Public Authority; county liaison to Arts Commission.
Member National Association Counties.