Grace Diaz

Grace Diaz (born February 21, 1957) is an American politician who is a Democratic State Representative from Rhode Island representing District 11 in the city of Providence, Rhode Island. She was the first Dominican-American woman elected to state office in the history of the United States of America. When she was appointed vice-chair of the Rhode Island Democratic Party she became the first Latina woman in Rhode Island to serve in such a high-ranking position. She has continuously advocated for legislation on issues such as women, children, and minorities; affordable housing, social justice, reform for the criminal justice system; and immigration issues.

Grace Diaz
Chair of the Rhode Island Democratic Party
Acting
In office
July 29, 2014 – October 9, 2014
Preceded byDavid Caprio
Succeeded byJoseph McNamara
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
from the 11th district
Assumed office
January 4, 2005
Preceded byLeon Tejada
Personal details
Born (1957-02-21) February 21, 1957
Dominican Republic
Political partyDemocratic
EducationSpringfield College (BA, MA)
WebsiteState House website

Diaz is an alumna of Springfield College in Massachusetts. She is also the vice-chair of the Rhode Island Democratic Party.

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