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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