My Story is Our Story
Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, I am the proud daughter of immigrants who came to the United States from Mexico in pursuit of their American Dream. My parents worked hard to raise me and my three siblings - to give us kids the opportunities in life they always dreamed of. Throughout my life, I have remained inspired by my family’s courage and hard work ethic because I know their life experiences mirror so many families’ in Dallas and across Texas. The American Dream, based on freedom and opportunity, is still worth fighting for - and that’s why I want to continue serving you in the Texas Capitol.
Jessica’s Education and Work Experience
University of Texas at Arlington, B.A. - Criminology and Criminal Justice
Magna Cum Laude
University Scholar Award Recipient
Summer Intern, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
Western Michigan University-Cooley School of Law, J.D.
Cum Laude
Hispanic National Bar Association
LGBT Student Alliance
Ethics Student Advisor
Fellowship, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Clerkship, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
Voting Section, specializing in work involving the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Awarded a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for authoring: “New State Voting Laws: A Barrier to the Latino Vote?”
Internship, The White House - President Obama’s Administration
Office of Special Assistant for Immigration Policy to the President
Nevada Voter Protection Director, Obama for America 2012
Partner, Gandara & González, PLLC
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