House 2019-2020 (District 56B); Senate 2023-Present (District 50)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Dakota, Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
4/26/1980 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
,
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Female
Religion:
Reported Minority: Hispanic, Latino or Spanish Origin
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Lakeville
Occupation (when first elected):
Physician
EDUCATION
Johns Hopkins University; M.P.H.; Public health
Meharry Medical College; M.D.;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Elliot
Children:
Three children: Max, Alex, and Marcello (sons)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
She moved from Brazil to Richfield, Minnesota at age 8.
She is quoted: "I am Latina" - "Lakeville doctor pinch-hits for Port" (Sun This Week, February 8, 2018).
She did not seek reelection in 2020.
She announced her intention to run for Senate district 50 in the 2022 election on February 23, 2022.