Micaela Lara Cadena
Profile
Micaela Lara Cadena is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 33rd district, which encompasses parts of Doña Ana County. She assumed office on January 15, 2019. Prior to her legislative career, she served as the Bureau Chief of Recidivism Reduction at the New Mexico Corrections Department. In addition to her legislative duties, she works as the Research Director for Young Women United, a non-profit organization focused on policy research and advocacy.
Details
- Born
- , U.S.
- Birth place
- Mesilla, New Mexico
- Education
- Las Cruces High School; Trinity College (Bachelor of Arts in International/Global Studies); University of New Mexico (Master of Arts in Community and Regional Planning)
- Career
- Bureau Chief of Recidivism Reduction at the New Mexico Corrections Department; Research Director of Young Women United

