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Catalina Cruz
Profile
Catalina Cruz is an American politician and attorney serving as a member of the New York State Assembly for the 39th district since 2019. Born in Medellín, Colombia, she immigrated to the United States as a child and became the first former undocumented immigrant who identifies as a DREAMer to be elected to the New York State legislature. Before her election, she held several public service roles, including serving as the Director of the Exploited Workers Task Force under Governor Andrew Cuomo and as counsel for the New York City Council. Her political career is defined by her advocacy for immigration rights, labor protections, and social equity for marginalized communities in Queens.
Details
- Born
- 1982 · 44 years old
- Birth place
- Medellín, Colombia
- Education
- John Bowne High School, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York School of Law
- Career
- Attorney, political activist, counsel at Goddard Riverside SRO Law Project, counsel to the New York State Department of Labor, Director of the Office of the New York State Governor, Chief of Staff for New York City Council Member Julissa Ferreras-Copeland
