I am the third of six children born to migrant farm workers. Growing up in a farming family taught me the importance of hard work and the value of education. nnI went to public schools in Tucson and earned my BA and MBA from the University of Arizona. I later earned a Doctorate in Education from George Washington University. nnI served as President Obama’s Assistant Secretary of the Army until 2014.n nI’m running because we need a representative who shares the progressive values we cherish in southern Arizona. We need someone who will fight for equal protection for all Americans.nnI support: nInvesting in infrastructure and innovation to bring jobs to southern ArizonanMedicare for AllnWomen’s reproductive health carenLGBTQ equalitynRacial justice nReforming the tax code to make the richest 1% pay their fair sharenDebt-free college and vocational trainingnRidding our elections of the corrupting influence of special interest moneynComprehensive immigration reform that includes protecting DREAMersnProtecting our environment and guaranteeing clean water and clean airnSentencing reform, particularly for nonviolent drug offendersnEqual pay for equal work, reproductive health rights, and paid family and sick leavenThe right of adults to responsibly consume marijuanan