Chairwoman, 2000 National Democratic Convention in Los Angeles
Career Background
Executive director of the Southwest Voter Registration Project (SVREP), 1994-99; national director of the Leadership Development Program for the Mexican American Legal Defense Fund 1989-94, current chair, the National Community Latino Leadership.
Personal
Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, the first of eight children. Parents were immigrants from Mexico. Attended the University of California at Santa Cruz. Married to Michael Antonio Cohen; one son, Miguel Alejandro Camarillo-Cohen. Expecting a second son in February of 2000.
Claims to Fame
Working towards building a society where all communities can find respect and dignity in their lives and that of their children.
Best Day
The day my son Miguel was born. He is my pride, joy and reason for living.
Worst Day
The day I lost my youngest sister and her 7-year-old daughter.
Ten Years From Now
Enjoy life, travel and see my children grow to become young individuals who care about the world.
Immethate Goals
Organize the best Democratic Convention that the country has ever seen and to make a significant impact on electing the next president of the United States.
Political Heroes
Willie C. Velasquez, Gloria Molina, John F. Kennedy
Secrets of Success
Be inclusive; build coalitions; work with all communities; never compromise principles; stay focused.
Biggest Gripe
When certain communities are excluded from being involved in the American democratic process.
Prediction
The next Democratic nominee will be the next President.
Favorite Books
Servant Leadership, Robert Greenleaf; mo mil Tell the People, William Greider; An America Challenged-Population Change and the Future of the United States, Steven Murdock; Burden of Support, David Hayes-Bautista.
Favorite Movies
"Life is Beautiful," "Casablanca," "Grapes of Wrath"
Best Moments in a Campaign
When precinct workers increase the turnout by at least 20 percent in communities that are traditionally under-represented.
Worst Moments in a Campaign
When volunteers promise to show up - and they don't.
If I Were President for a Day
1) Pass an Executive Order requiring that for one day everyone working at minimum wage or below the minimum wage would be paid a living wage for his or her work. To create a moment in history, where workers of America would be fairly compensated for work.
2) Make Cesar Chavez, Willie Velasquez and Susan B. Anthony birthdays federal holidays.
3) Issue an Executive Order that designates federal money for needy and deteriorating communities.
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