Theresa Garza Ruiz currently serves as Jackson County Missouri's Legislator for the 1st District At Large. She started her term in 2006 when she won with little money, name recognition or endorsements. She took pride in getting elected through a grassroots approach and by working hard in her campaign.
After being elected, she has only continued to be successful in her position. On the legislature for the county, she is assigned to the Land Use committee and Intergovernmental Affairs committee. For the past three years she was the Chairwoman of the Justice and Law Committee.
The support that Theresa gives her community is one that is absolutely admirable. She currently works as the Field Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society. She has been a board member for Restart, Inc., which is an interfaith ministry that provides services to the homeless population in Kansas City. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Rainbow Center in Blue Springs, which provides services and programs for children and adults with disabilities. Anyone who follows her on Facebook or Twitter can easily see the day-to-day organizations that she supports, attending events and taking advantage of opportunities to educate herself on what services are available to her constituents and for residents of Jackson County.
What's most impressive is that Theresa hasn't had everything handed to her in her life. She grew up in a single-parent household (and her mother is another Missouri Superwoman for sure!), she was the first member of her family to earn a college degree, AND she served five years of active duty in the Navy! She's a hard-worker, wonderful role model for all women, and is one of the most positive females we have working in politics in our state.
Theresa Garza is a strong supporter of women and their needs, and that is why she deserves to be supported as well. If you would like to know more about her, give a donation, or follow her activities online, please visit the links below.
No comments:
Post a Comment