Debra Marie Sariñana is an American educator and politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 21st district, which includes a portion of Bernalillo County.
Early life and education
Sariñana was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico and graduated from Manzano High School in 1978. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from New Mexico State University in 1983 and a Master of Arts in mathematics education from the University of New Mexico in 2007.
Career
Sariñana served in the United States Air Force Reserves from 1984 to 1990 as a medical service specialist. Prior to entering politics, she was a math teacher at Manzano High School. In the November 8, 2016 Democratic primary for the 21st district of the New Mexico House of Representatives, Sariñana defeated incumbent Idalia Lechuga-Tena. She took office in January 2017.
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External links
Campaign website
Year of birth missing (living people) Living people 21st-century American women Hispanic and Latino American state legislators in New Mexico Hispanic and Latino American women in politics Democratic Party members of the New Mexico House of Representatives New Mexico State University alumni University of New Mexico alumni Politicians from Albuquerque, New Mexico United States Air Force airmen United States Air Force reservists