Siah Correa Hemphill Explained

Siah Correa Hemphill
Birth Date:	Siah Correa
Spouse:	Jay Hemphill
Children:	4
Party:	Democratic
State Senate:	New Mexico
District:	28th
Predecessor:	Gabriel Ramos
Termstart:	December 31, 2020
Education:	Western New Mexico University (BA, MA)

Siah Correa Hemphill is an American politician, educator, and school psychologist who is a member of the New Mexico Senate from the 28th district. Elected in 2020, she assumed office after the resignation of her predecessor in December 2020.

Early life and education

Hemphill was born and raised in Grant County, New Mexico. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education and Master of Arts in school psychology from Western New Mexico University.^{[1] [2]}

Career

Prior to entering politics, Hemphill worked as an educator for 25 years. In October 2019, Hemphill announced her intention to challenge incumbent Democrat Gabriel Ramos in the 2020 election.^{[3] [4]} Hemphill defeated Ramos in the primary, and defeated Republican nominee James Williams in the November general election.^[5]

Personal life

Hemphill and her husband, Jay Hemphill, have four children. One of Hemphill’s sons was born with a genetic disorder and several disabilities.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Blaber. Mona. 2020-05-12. N.M. Senate District 28: Sierra Club endorses Siah Correa Hemphill. 2020-11-17. Rio Grande Chapter. en-US.
2. Web site: Faculty & Staff. 2020-11-17. Aldo Leopold Charter School. en.
3. Web site: Siah Correa Hemphill announces candidacy for NM Senate, District 28. 2020-11-17. www.grantcountybeat.com.
4. Web site: Candidate. The. Q&A: Senate District 28 Siah Correa Hemphill. 2020-11-17. www.abqjournal.com. en-US.
5. Web site: Romero. Leah. Correa Hemphill wins state Senate District 28 race. 2020-11-17. Silver City Sun-News. en-US.
6. Web site: About. 2020-11-17. Siah Correa Hemphill. en-US.