Natalie Figueroa (politician)
Natalie Figueroa | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
| Assumed office January 15, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Nate Gentry |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Stanford University (AB) University of California, Los Angeles (MEd) |
Natalie Figueroa is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 30th district, which includes a portion of Bernalillo County.[1]
Education[edit]
Figueroa earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University and a Master of Education from the University of California, Los Angeles.[2]
Career[edit]
Prior to entering politics, Figueroa worked as a Spanish teacher in Albuquerque. In 2016, she ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives. She ran again in 2018, succeeding incumbent Republican and House Minority Leader, Nate Gentry, who did not run for re-election.[3][4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Legislator - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
- ^ Candidate, The. "Q&A: House District 30 candidate Natalie Figueroa". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
- ^ Bureau, Dan Mckay And Dan Boyd | Journal Capitol. "Gentry won't seek re-election to House". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
- ^ "Natalie". Natalie for New Mexico. Retrieved 2020-04-21.