Background
Roque, Margarita was born in El Paso, Texas, United States. Daughter of Jose Matias and Dolores (Rincon) Roque.
Roque, Margarita was born in El Paso, Texas, United States. Daughter of Jose Matias and Dolores (Rincon) Roque.
Bachelor, Hood College, Frederick, Maryland., 1984.
Fiscal assistant secretary, Department of Commerce, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, Rockville, Maryland., 1977-1981;communications specialist, Hood College, 1981-1984;staff assistant, Churches Committee for Voter Registration, Washington, 1984;program coordinator, Women's Vote Project, Washington, 1984;site supervisor, information analyst, The Maxima Corporation, Washington, 1984-1986;legislation director, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Washington, 1987-1989;executive director, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Washington, 1989-1992;with personnel office, Clinton/Gore Transition Office, Washington, 1992-1993;special assistant to secretary, Department Education, Washington, 1992;director, executive secretariat, Department Transportation, Washington, since 1992.
Member Federal Women's Program Advisory Committee. Member Campaign 88-Women of Color Access Project. Member Hispanic advising committee A Woman's Place.
Member Up-County Citiznes Advisory Committee. Member Planning Advisory Board, Damascus, Maryland. Board directors District of Columbia Latino Civil Rights Task Force.
Member Mexican American Women's National Association, League of United Latin American Citizens, Women of Color Leadership Council.
Children: Daniel, Joseph, Elena, Williams.