USAState & local legislatureDemocratic PartyIllinois · 77th districtMember of the Illinois House of Representatives
Norma Hernandez
Profile
Norma Hernandez is an American politician serving as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 77th district. Born and raised in Melrose Park, Illinois, she holds a Master of Arts in urban planning and policy from the University of Illinois Chicago. Before her election in 2022, she worked as a child welfare specialist and an urban planner, and served on the Triton College Board of Trustees. Hernandez is recognized as the first Latina to represent her district, focusing her legislative work on health and human services, transportation, and education.
Details
- Born
- 1990/1991
- Birth place
- Melrose Park, Illinois
- Education
- Proviso East High School, Triton College, Aurora University, University of Illinois Chicago
- Career
- Child welfare specialist, urban planner at UIC Great Cities Institute, Triton College Board of Trustees member
