Co-Founder, Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus

Former Chair, International Trade and Commerce Committee

Co-Founder, Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus

Former Chair, International Trade and Commerce Committee

— Awards:

• In 2004, Susana Mendoza was named one of Crain's Chicago Business Magazine's "40 Under 40" and in 2011 she was highlighted again in the magazine's "Women to Watch" series.

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

December 17, 2011

— Father's Name:

• Joaquin Mendoza

Favorite Book:

Team of Rivals, Dreams From My Father, Matt Lamb: The Art of Success, Of Mice And Men, The Grapes Of Wrath, Born to Run, The Last Campaign: Robert F. Kennedy and 82 Days That Inspired America

Favorite Movie:

Braveheart, Million Dollar Baby, Animal House, Miller's Crossing, Thank You For Smoking, The Count Of Monte Cristo, An Affair To Remember, Roman Holiday, My Fair Lady, The Quiet Man, Sexy Beast, The Godfather, A Bronx Tale, Blood Diamond, The Departed, Boomerang, Like Water For Chocolate, Good Will Hunting, Shawshank Redemption, The Princess Bride, Love Actually, Slap Shot, Dirty Harry, Office Space, Milk

Favorite Musician:

Wilco, The White Stripes, !!!, Yo La Tengo, Rage Against The Machine, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, Jane's Addiction, U2, Pixies, Modest Mouse, Sonic Youth, Radiohead, Interpol, Depeche Mode, Queen, Beastie Boys, Nirvana, AK Trio, Pool of Frogs, and yes...to the chagrin of some of my friends, I like Aerosmith. On the Spanish side, I love Luis Miguel, Mana and Juanes.

Favorite Quote:

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace."-Jimi Hendrix

Favorite TV Shows:

The Killing, House of Cards, The Bill Maher Show

— Mother's Name:

• Susana Mendoza