Awards, Accomplishments, Activities, and Associations

Awards

Developed an integrated precinct-wide mobility plan
Spearheaded the Houston Ship Channel Security District, a model for homeland port security at the national level
Championed key bills in State Congress related to comprehensive ethics reform, law enforcement and graffiti abatement, illegal gaming machines, to name a few
Enforced environmental guidelines in precinct construction projects and fleet retrofitting
Successfully worked with mayors, constables, ISDs and the private sector to achieve sustainable partnerships
Implemented top technological standards in all precinct operations

President, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO)
Chairman-Elect, Texas Conference of Urban Counties
Director, Hurricane Ike Recovery Committee, HGAC
Director, Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC)
Member, Harris-Galveston Evacuation in Response Task Force
Honorary Member, Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Member, League of Women Voters
Trustee, Museum of Fine Arts Houston
Director, Texas Southern University Foundation

Keynote Speaker - La Porte Civic Club, San Jacinto Junior College, BAHEP Economic Summit, Pasadena ISD Tegeler Center Graduation, among numerous academic, business and community events
Defender of voter rights, supported voter registration and promotion campaigns; teamed up with precinct judges to identify and resolve matters regarding voting sites and access to voter information
Experience at the bench enables her to address complex judicial issues such as alternatives to juvenile detention, jail overcrowding and bail bond reform; active speaker on these topics at forums and town hall meetings
Cast member of Night Court; for twelve consecutive years, a benefit play series to raise funds for charities of the Houston Bar Association
Top elected Latina in Harris County, strong supporter of Inner City community organizations; helped preserve the integrity of the Gus Wortham Golf Course, Buffalo Bend Nature Park and J.R. Harris Park, all in Houston's East End; acted as Grand Marshal to numerous Hispanic-themed parades throughout Precinct Two
Golfer and avid reader