Luz Rivas
| Luz Rivas | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 39th district | |
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Assumed office June 11, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Raul Bocanegra |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Luz Maria Rivas February 6, 1974 Los Angeles, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California |
| Alma mater |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Harvard University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Luz Maria Rivas is an American politician from the state of California. A member of the Democratic Party, she serves in the California State Assembly for California's 39th State Assembly district.
Rivas is from Los Angeles. She earned a degree in electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, worked for Motorola, and then earned a Master of Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.[1] She founded a non-profit organization based in Pacoima, Los Angeles, to encourage school age girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.[2] She also served on Los Angeles' City Public Works Commission.[1]
Following Raul Bocanegra's resignation from the California Assembly, Rivas declared her candidacy in the special election to succeed him.[1] Rivas won the special election on June 5, 2018,[3] and was sworn into office on June 11.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 Kevin Modesti (January 8, 2018). "New candidate for Bocanegra's Assembly seat touts record of empowering women – Daily News". Dailynews.com. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
- ↑ https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/28/luz-rivas-technology-diy-girls_n_5730442.html
- ↑ Kevin Modesti. "Democrats Luz Rivas and Jesse Gabriel elected to Assembly from San Fernando Valley – Daily News". Dailynews.com. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
- ↑ "Two Democrats sworn into office to replace California assemblymen accused of sexual misconduct". Los Angeles Times. June 11, 2018. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
