Micaela Lara Cadena is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 33rd district, which includes part of Doña Ana County.[1][2]
Micaela Lara Cadena | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 33rd district | |
| Assumed office January 15, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Bill McCamley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mesilla, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Trinity College (BA) University of New Mexico (MA) |
Early life and education
editCadena was born and raised in Mesilla, New Mexico. After graduating from Las Cruces High School, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in International/Global Studies from Trinity College and a Master of Arts in Community and Regional Planning from the University of New Mexico.[3][4]
Career
editCadena previously worked at the New Mexico Corrections Department as the Bureau Chief of Recidivism Reduction. While serving in the House, Cadena continues to work as the Research Director of Young Women United, a non-profit aimed at policy change and research.[5][6] Cadena assumed office on January 15, 2019, succeeding Bill McCamley, who left the House to become the Secretary for the Department of Workforce Solutions.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Micaela Lara Cadena". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
- ^ "Legislator - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
- ^ Your Legislators | Micaela Lara Cadena | Season 13 | Episode 3, retrieved 2020-04-20
- ^ "Who I Am". Micaela Lara Cadena. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
- ^ "Female politicians gain ground in New Mexico". AP NEWS. 2018-11-09. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
- ^ "Legislative races take shape in state as candidates register". AP NEWS. 2020-03-11. Retrieved 2020-04-20.