| Velma Veloria | |
| State House: | Washington |
| District: | 11th |
| Successor: | Bob Hasegawa |
| Term Start: | January 2003 |
| Term End: | January 2004 |
| Birth Date: | 22 October 1950 |
| Birth Place: | Bani, Pangasinan, Philippines |
| Alma Mater: | San Francisco State College |
| Occupation: | Labor Activist, politician |
| Spouse: | Alonzo |
| Residence: | Seattle, Washington |
Velma R. Veloria (born October 22, 1950) is a former politician from Washington. Veloria was the first Filipino American as well as the first Asian American woman to be elected to the Washington State Legislature as a member of Washington House of Representatives. She served from 1993 to 2004.
On October 22, 1950, Veloria was born in Bani, Pangasinan, Philippines. In 1962, Veloria immigrated to the United States.
Veloria earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from San Francisco State College.
From 1970 to 1980, Veloria was a Labor Activist. Veloria worked at Office of Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), IL WU Local 37 (cannery workers), and Service Employees' International Union (SEIU).[1] From 1990 to 1991, Veloria worked as a legislative aide to Art Wang who chaired the Finance Committee.
On November 3, 1992, Veloria won the election. In January 1993, Veloria became the first Asian-American woman and first Filipino American to serve as a member of Washington House of Representatives for District 11, and served until 2004.[2]
Veloria's husband is Alonzo Suson. Veloria and her family live in Seattle, Washington.[2]