Natalie Figueroa (politician) explained

Natalie Figueroa
State House:	New Mexico
District:	30th
Term Start:	January 15, 2019
Predecessor:	Nate Gentry
Education:	Stanford University (AB) University of California, Los Angeles (MEd)
Party:	Democratic

Natalie Figueroa is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 30th district, which includes a portion of Bernalillo County.^[1]

Education

Figueroa earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University and a Master of Education from the University of California, Los Angeles.^[2]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Figueroa worked as a Spanish teacher in Albuquerque. In 2016, she ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives. She ran again in 2018, succeeding incumbent Republican and House Minority Leader, Nate Gentry, who did not run for re-election.^{[3] [4]}

References

1. Web site: Legislator - New Mexico Legislature. www.nmlegis.gov. 2020-04-21.
2. Web site: Q&A: House District 30 candidate Natalie Figueroa. Candidate. The. www.abqjournal.com. en-US. 2020-04-21.
3. Web site: Gentry won't seek re-election to House. Bureau. Dan Mckay And Dan Boyd Journal Capitol. www.abqjournal.com. en-US. 2020-04-21.
4. Web site: Natalie. Natalie for New Mexico. en-US. 2020-04-21.