14th District Representative Pos 1

Elected Experience

Current Precinct Committee Officer-Democratic Party

Other Professional Experience

With more than a decade in both the public and private sectors—plus fluency in English and Spanish, Chelsea's expertise will help when addressing our community's needs. Her experience includes: Civil Survival, Washington State House of Representatives, Toppenish School District, and Habitat for Humanity.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Pacific Lutheran University; Associate of Arts, Yakima Valley College; Diploma, Sunnyside High School

Community Service

Commissioner, WA State Human Rights Commission; Commissioner, WA State Commission on Hispanic Affairs; DEI Committee Member, Sunnyside School District; Volunteer, United Farm Workers; Former Board Director, Central Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Statement

Raised by immigrant farmworkers in the Yakima Valley, Chelsea knows the sacrifices working families make every day. She believes no one should choose between paying rent, buying groceries, or accessing healthcare.

As your State Representative, Chelsea will fight to lower costs for working families, protect workers and small businesses, invest in public education and universal childcare, and keep our neighborhoods safe and healthy. She’ll be a strong voice in Olympia who puts la gente (the people) first and will echarle ganas (work hard) for a future where we can all afford to live and dream right here in the 14th.

Elected Experience

Member of Washington State House of Representatives, 2 years. Mayor of the City of Grandview, 5 years. Member Grandview City Council, 3 years.

Other Professional Experience

Other Professional Experience: GMC Companies, LLC. Founder and CEO (25 years). We provide vocational training to individuals, especially agriculture workers, and public and private organizations.

Education

Education: Graduated from Grandview High School and Yakima Valley Community College.

Community Service

Community Service: As a Rotary Club member, Gloria has helped raise money for student scholarships, senior activities and community days’ events. She has been Grandview’s economic development liaison to new businesses and housing developers. Church volunteer.

Statement

Gloria is a proven conservative leader who has served as Grandview’s Mayor, Council member, and now as the Representative for the 14th District.  A former farmworker, business owner and mom, Gloria understands the values and challenges of working families and is committed to supporting our agricultural economy and strengthening our communities. During her first term in Olympia, Gloria fought to protect individual rights, defend family values, oppose new taxes and burdensome regulations, and support small businesses. She remains committed to upholding the Constitution, including the Second Amendment and religious freedom. She will continue to be a strong voice in Olympia.