Natalie Figueroa (politician)
Natalie Figueroa | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
| In office January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Nate Gentry |
| Succeeded by | Diane Torres-Velásquez |
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 18th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Tallman |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Stanford University (AB) University of California, Los Angeles (MEd) |
Natalie Figueroa is an American politician and educator representing a portion of Bernalillo County as a member of the New Mexico Legislature. She represented the 30th district in the New Mexico House of Representatives from 2019 to 2024, and the 18th district in the New Mexico Senate since 2025.[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
- ^ "Legislator - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- ^ Candidate, The. "Q&A: House District 30 candidate Natalie Figueroa". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- ^ Dan Mckay and Dan Boyd. "Gentry won't seek re-election to House". Journal Capitol. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- ^ "Natalie". Natalie for New Mexico. Retrieved April 21, 2020.