Catalina Cruz
Catalina Cruz (born c. 1982/1983) is a Colombian-American attorney from the borough of Queens in New York City. A member of the Democratic Party and former undocumented immigrant minor (DREAMer), Cruz has worked as an advocate for immigration rights, including as Director of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's 2016 Exploited Task Force. Cruz was elected as the Democratic candidate in the Fall 2018 election for the 39th district of the New York State Assembly, representing Corona, Elmhurst, and Jackson Heights, Queens.
Catalina Cruz | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 39th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Ari Espinal |
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| Born | 1982 or 1983 (age 41–42) Medellín, Colombia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | City University of New York, John Jay (BS) City University of New York, Long Island City (JD) |
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| Website | Official website |
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