Gloria J. Romero
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| Gloria Romero | |
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Member of the California State Senate
from the 24th district |
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| Assumed office 2001 |
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| Preceded by | Hilda Solis |
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| Born | 1955 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | California State University, Long Beach |
| Profession | Politician, Professor |
Gloria J. Romero (born July 10, 1955) is currently the Democratic majority leader of the California State Senate and the first woman to ever hold this leadership position.
Romero grew up in Barstow, and earned her associate's degree from Barstow Community College. She went on to a B.A. and an M.A. from California State University, Long Beach and a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of California, Riverside. She has taught as a professor at state universities and served as a trustee and vice president of the board of trustees of Los Angeles Community College District.
She was elected to the California State Assembly in 1998 and to the Senate in 2001. Romero represents the 24th district, which includes East Los Angeles, portions of the city of Los Angeles, as well as a major part of the San Gabriel Valley, including the cities of Azusa, Baldwin Park, Covina, Duarte, El Monte, City of Industry, Irwindale, La Puente, Monterey Park, Rosemead, and West Covina.
Senator Romero is California's leading legislative expert on reform of its prison system. She has authored numerous pieces of legislation dealing with sentencing and parole reform, including a comprehensive reorganization of the correctional system. Additionally, she is a recognized educational leader and has authored numerous bills addressing educational reform and innovation. She has been a leading voice in seeking greater funding for trauma care and emergency services.
In April, 2006, Romero co-authored, with State Senator Gil Cedillo, a resolution to recognize America's immigrant roots and history. As a public university professor in California, she is a member of the California Faculty Association.
| Preceded by Richard Polanco |
California State Senate Democratic Majority leader 2001–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Hilda Solis |
California State Senator 24th district 2001–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Diane Martinez |
California State Assemblymember 49th district 1998–2001 |
Succeeded by Judy Chu |
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