Micaela Lara Cadena Explained

Micaela Lara Cadena
Office:	Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 33rd district
Termstart:	January 15, 2019
Predecessor:	Bill McCamley
Birth Place:	Mesilla, New Mexico, U.S.
Alma Mater:	Trinity College (BA) University of New Mexico (MA)
Party:	Democratic

Micaela Lara Cadena is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 33rd district, which includes part of Doña Ana County.^{[1] [2]}

Early life and education

Cadena was born and raised in Mesilla, New Mexico. After graduating from Las Cruces High School, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in International/Global Studies from Trinity College and a Master of Arts in Community and Regional Planning from the University of New Mexico.^[3]

Career

Cadena previously worked at the New Mexico Corrections Department as the Bureau Chief of Recidivism Reduction. While serving in the House, Cadena continues to work as the Research Director of Young Women United, a non-profit aimed at policy change and research.^{[4] [5]} Cadena assumed office on January 15, 2019, succeeding Bill McCamley, who left the House to become the Secretary for the Department of Workforce Solutions.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Micaela Lara Cadena. Ballotpedia. en. 2020-04-20.
2. Web site: Legislator - New Mexico Legislature. www.nmlegis.gov. 2020-04-20.
3. Web site: The Voter's Self Defense System. Vote Smart. 2020-04-20.
4. Web site: Who I Am. Micaela Lara Cadena. en-US. 2020-04-20.
5. Web site: Female politicians gain ground in New Mexico. 2018-11-09. AP NEWS. 2020-04-20.
6. Web site: Legislative races take shape in state as candidates register. 2020-03-11. AP NEWS. 2020-04-20.