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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Wendy Carrillo is a Democratic member of the California State Assembly, representing District 51. She was elected to the chamber in a special election on December 5, 2017.

Caucuses/Former Committees

Former Member, Committee on Labor and Employment, California State Assembly

Former Member, Rules Committee, California State Assembly

Former Member, Select Committee on Campus Climate, California State Assembly

Education

  • MA, Specialized Journalism, University of Southern California, 2008-2009
  • BA, Rhetorical Communication, California State University at Los Angeles, 2003-2005

Professional Experience

  • MA, Specialized Journalism, University of Southern California, 2008-2009
  • BA, Rhetorical Communication, California State University at Los Angeles, 2003-2005
  • Anchor/Producer, First Look Media, 2014-2016
  • Writer, Flama, 2014-2016
  • Producer, "Knowledge is Power" on Power 106FM, 2006-2016
  • Anchor/Producer/Reporter, reported.ly, 2014-2016
  • Writer/Correspondent, Univision Communications, Incorporated, 2014-2016
  • Writer/Digital Producer, NUVOtv, 2014
  • Communications Manager, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) ULTCW, 2011-2014
  • Online Editor, Voto Latino, 2011
  • Research Associate, Brave New Films, 2010
  • Communications/Social Media Deputy, City of Los Angeles, California, 2007-2010
  • Reporter/Writer, Neon Tommy, 2008-2009
  • Political Correspondent, NUVOtv, 2008-2009
  • Research Associate, "The Alhambra Project" for Metamorphosis, University of Southern California, 2008-2009
  • Host/Executive Producer, Emmis Communications, 2006-2008
  • Political Reporter, Pop and Politics, 2008
  • Segment Producer, LATV, 2007

Political Experience

  • MA, Specialized Journalism, University of Southern California, 2008-2009
  • BA, Rhetorical Communication, California State University at Los Angeles, 2003-2005
  • Anchor/Producer, First Look Media, 2014-2016
  • Writer, Flama, 2014-2016
  • Producer, "Knowledge is Power" on Power 106FM, 2006-2016
  • Anchor/Producer/Reporter, reported.ly, 2014-2016
  • Writer/Correspondent, Univision Communications, Incorporated, 2014-2016
  • Writer/Digital Producer, NUVOtv, 2014
  • Communications Manager, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) ULTCW, 2011-2014
  • Online Editor, Voto Latino, 2011
  • Research Associate, Brave New Films, 2010
  • Communications/Social Media Deputy, City of Los Angeles, California, 2007-2010
  • Reporter/Writer, Neon Tommy, 2008-2009
  • Political Correspondent, NUVOtv, 2008-2009
  • Research Associate, "The Alhambra Project" for Metamorphosis, University of Southern California, 2008-2009
  • Host/Executive Producer, Emmis Communications, 2006-2008
  • Political Reporter, Pop and Politics, 2008
  • Segment Producer, LATV, 2007
  • Assembly Member, California State Assembly, District 51, 2017-present
  • Candidate, California State Assembly, District 51, 2018, 2020

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Appropriations Committee

Member, Budget Committee

Member, Committee on Utilities and Energy

Member, Health Committee

Member, Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee

Member, Select Committee on Campus Climate

Member, Select Committee on Ending the School to Prison Pipeline

Member, Select Committee on Gun Violence in Communities of Color

Member, Select Committee on Housing Affordability for the Middle and Working Class

Member, Select Committee on Latina Inequities

Member, Select Committee on Los Angeles County Homelessness

Member, Select Committee on Native American Affairs

Member, Select Committee on Regional Transportation Solutions

Member, Select Committee on Technological Advances

Member, Select Committee on the Status of Boys and Men of Color

Chair, Select Committee on Uplifting Girls and Women of Color in California

Member, Select Committee on Women's Reproductive Health

Member, Select Committee on Youth Mental Health

Chair, Subcommittee 4 on State Administration

Member, Subcommittee 6 on Budget Process Oversight and Program Evaluation

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MA, Specialized Journalism, University of Southern California, 2008-2009
  • BA, Rhetorical Communication, California State University at Los Angeles, 2003-2005
  • Anchor/Producer, First Look Media, 2014-2016
  • Writer, Flama, 2014-2016
  • Producer, "Knowledge is Power" on Power 106FM, 2006-2016
  • Anchor/Producer/Reporter, reported.ly, 2014-2016
  • Writer/Correspondent, Univision Communications, Incorporated, 2014-2016
  • Writer/Digital Producer, NUVOtv, 2014
  • Communications Manager, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) ULTCW, 2011-2014
  • Online Editor, Voto Latino, 2011
  • Research Associate, Brave New Films, 2010
  • Communications/Social Media Deputy, City of Los Angeles, California, 2007-2010
  • Reporter/Writer, Neon Tommy, 2008-2009
  • Political Correspondent, NUVOtv, 2008-2009
  • Research Associate, "The Alhambra Project" for Metamorphosis, University of Southern California, 2008-2009
  • Host/Executive Producer, Emmis Communications, 2006-2008
  • Political Reporter, Pop and Politics, 2008
  • Segment Producer, LATV, 2007
  • Assembly Member, California State Assembly, District 51, 2017-present
  • Candidate, California State Assembly, District 51, 2018, 2020
  • Member, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, 2010-present
  • Media Surrogate, Obama for America, 2007-2014
  • Member, Vision to Learn Advisory Board, 2013

Other Info

— Awards:

  • 2010 Woman of the Year, California State Senate by California Senate Majority Leader Gloria Romero; 2009 Social Justice Documentary Award by Elfen Works Foundation, Campus Movie Fest; 2008 Political Blog of the Year by Hispanic Business Magazine; "Distinguished Woman" by Congresswoman Judy Chu

Favorite Quote:

"Dream yourself a dream come true"- Aerosmith; "Keep your eyes on the road, your hands upon the wheel... we're gonna have a good time." - The Doors

Policy Positions
Yes Budget: In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
Yes Economy: Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
No Energy: Do you support building the Keystone XL pipeline?
Yes Energy: Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
Yes Environment: Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
No Health Care: Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
No Immigration: Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
Events

2020

Apr. 30
Effects of Covid19 on California's Vulnerable Communities

Thur 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PDT

Link to join webinar upon RSVP