Member, Democratic State Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1999-present

Representative, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1998-2014

Co-Founder/Member, Latino Caucus

Member, Womens Caucus, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Chair, Springfield Park Commission, 1988-2000

Member, Springfield Planning Board, 1999-2000

Assistant Clerk, Hampden County Superior Court Clerk's Office, 2014-present

Experience, Attorney

Member, Hampden County Bar Association

Member, Massachusetts Association of Hispanic Attorneys

Awards:

2011- Puerto Rican Leadership Award
2011- Dakin Humane Society's "Champion Award" for her tireless advocacy on behalf of animals
2011- Western Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce "Government Advocate Award"
2011- STAVROS "Bill McCarthy Award" for her commitment to improve access for people with disabilities
2010- The Lighthouse - Leadership Award for her advocacy and support for those with disabilities
2010- MA Executive Office of Health & Human Services Dept. of Mental Health- certificate of apreciation for her legislative leadership on behalf of adults and children with mental illness and their families
2010- Grey 2K USA's-- Greyhound Leadership Award
2010- National Conference for Community & Justice of Connecticut & Western Massachusetts, Inc.-- Human Relations Award for high standard of responsible leadership & recognition of her contributions to promoting understanding, tolerance & cooperation in our increasingly diverse community
2009- Friends of GLBT Youth- For continued support and leadership on behalf of the GLBT College Advocate For Mentoring for support and expansion of youth mentoring programs
2009- Department of Developmental Services- Commissioner's Exemplar Award
2008- Providers' Council- Legislator of the Year
2008- Certificate of Appreciation- The Valley District Dental Society
2007- Literacy Works Committee of Hampden County- Champion of Literacy
2007- Mayor Charles V. Ryan & Springfield Board of Park Commissioners- Appreciation Award for efforts in preservation of Springfield's Open Space (Van Horn Park Rededication)
2006- Oral Health Hero- in appreciation "For speaking up for children's oral health"
2005- City of Boston- Certificate of Appreciation for commitment and support to Latino LGBT communities
2004- MA Family Planning Association & Tapestry Health- appreciation Award for support for comprehensive family planning services
2004- Springfield Vietnamese American Civic Association- Appreciation for Leadership Award
2004- The MA Youth Build Coalition & the YWCA Youth Build Springfield- Certificate of Appreciation for efforts to help young adults of MA
2002- Western MA Veterans' Community- Appreciation Award
2002- Longmeadow Democratic Town Committee- William S. Currier Democrat of the Year Award
2002- Puerto Rican Parade Appreciation Award
2002- NPRC Annual Connference- Appreciation for commitment and contribution to well being of Puerto Rican community
2001- Pioneer Valley Girl Scout Council- 2001 Pioneer Valley Woman of Distinction
2001- Woman and Criminal Justice Conference Executive Committee Award for support to her colleagues in criminal justice
2000- The Pioneer Valley Project- for outstanding efforts in the revitalization of the Lower Liberty Heights and support for Pioneer Valley Project
1999- Latino Breakfast Club- Community Service Award for recognition of accomplisments and in recognition of distinction as first Puerto Rican woman elected to MA State Legislature

Roberto Clemente League Award for commitment and support