I had the lovely fortune to meet Democratic Congressional Candidate Amanda Aguirre yesterday.  I discovered what an amazing woman she is particularly when I learnt she was the Arizona Senator who was instrumental in helping  women with breast cancer get screening since 1994.   She also began a cafe to help domestic violence women empower themselves with job skills in an effort to help for them to help themselves get off welfare programs and become more self-sufficient.

She’s an amazing woman and every Arizona independent registered voter — (particularly women) ought to look at her biography.

Why do we support Amanda Aguirre for Congress?

Because it is time to support a Latina Congresswoman in Arizona since more women vote in our state anyway.  There are more female voters in our state than men so taking a look at Aguirre is a visionary approach to what we need and what we should pioneer for.  If Aguirre wins, she would be the first Latina Congresswoman in our state.

Don’t you think it’s time for that considering our Latin population?

Amanda Aguirre, M.A., R.D. has served the people of Arizona as a State Representative (2003-2006) and as a State Senator (2007-2010). Her political record of successfully passing bills through the legislature is unparalleled and has earned her several awards such as “Walk the Talk” (2008), “Autism Legislative Champion” (2008), “Friend of Cities and Towns” (2009, 2010), and “Outstanding Legislator Award” (2009). Her accomplishments as a legislator have had far-reaching impacts in the areas of job creation, health care, education, science, agriculture, military support, and border security.

Sen. Aguirre has been involved for more than 30 years in health care industry and is a recognized pioneer in this area. She was appointed by President Clinton to serve on the Border Health Committee in 2004.

Sen. Aguirre has been involved for more than 30 years in health care industry and is a recognized pioneer in this area. She was appointed by President Clinton to serve on the Border Health Committee in 2004.

Sen. Aguirre is currently President/CEO of the Regional Center for Border Health, Inc., and its subsidiary San Luis Walk-In Clinic, Inc. In 2007, Sen. Aguirre established the Health Education Career Institute, providing job opportunities and placement for over 400 individuals. Through these organizations, countless people have been able to get access to quality health care and affordable higher education.

Sen. Aguirre holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of Sonora in Hermosillo, Sonora and a Master’s Degree from California State University, Los Angeles in Food and Nutrition.

Sen. Aguirre is the proud mother of two successful young adults. Her daughter Lucy Aguirre is an entrepreneur, triathlete, and MIT graduate with a Master’s Degree in Organic Chemistry. Her son Captain Anibal Aguirre graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 2005 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and has served two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan as a helicopter pilot in the 41st Combat Search and Rescue Squadron.