Current Candidate Information

Biographical Information

Born: September 23, 1957 in San Antonio, TX
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Alex Rogowski
Education: Wayne State University, 1975 - 1980, BFA (photography) New York University, 1989 - 1992, MA (studio arts) Smithsonian Institution, 2006 (Latino Museum Studies Program)
Employment/Military Record: Casa de Unidad, Director, 2004 - 2007 Focus: HOPE, 2002 - 2004 Detroit Public TV, 1999 - 2002
Community Activities: Harper Woods K9 Program fundraising committee; Harper Woods Helping Hands food bank, 2019 - Present; Focus: HOPE volunteer 2007 - 2017; Harper Woods Neighborhood Economic Development Coalition (NEDC). New Detroit, Inc., Cultural Exchange Network, former member.

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 11th District 2022
General Vote: 23,656 of 35,538 (66%)
Primary Vote: 1,844 of 9,751 (18%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: AFL-CIO Michigan (primary); Michigan Education Association PAC (primary); Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan; Voters Not Politicians (primary)

Political Activities: MDP Hispanic Latino Caucus, Executive Board Member, 2019 - Present; Grosse Pointe Democratic Club, former Executive Board Member; Precinct Delegate, 2012 - Present.