Siah Correa Hemphill
Siah Correa Hemphill | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 28th district | |
| In office December 31, 2020 – December 31, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Gabriel Ramos |
| Succeeded by | Gabriel Ramos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Siah Correa |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jay Hemphill |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Western New Mexico University (BA, MA) |
Siah Correa Hemphill is an American politician, educator, and school psychologist who served as 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]
References
- ^ Blaber, Mona (May 12, 2020). "N.M. Senate District 28: Sierra Club endorses Siah Correa Hemphill". Rio Grande Chapter. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ "Faculty & Staff". Aldo Leopold Charter School. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ "Siah Correa Hemphill announces candidacy for NM Senate, District 28". www.grantcountybeat.com. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ Candidate, The (May 2020). "Q&A: Senate District 28 Siah Correa Hemphill". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ Romero, Leah. "Correa Hemphill wins state Senate District 28 race". Silver City Sun-News. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ "About". Siah Correa Hemphill. Archived from the original on June 9, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2020.