Former Member, Federalism, Property Rights and Public Policy Committee, Arizona State House of Representatives

Former Member, Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, Arizona State House of Representatives

Commissioner, City of Tucson Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Commission, 2010-2011

Member, Ad Hoc Committee on Statewide Emergency Communications

Member, Public Safety Committee

Member, State and International Affairs Committee

— Awards:

• United States Office of Personnel Management Teddy Roosevelt Award for Public Service, Presidential Citation by the League of United Latin American Citizens, Special recognition by Jan Brewer Governor State of Arizona National, Special recognition on behalf of the country of Mexico presented by Mexican ambassador, Ceremonial first pitch All Star Game Major League Baseball, Special Proclamation from Council of the City of New York, National HOSA Hero Award from the United States Surgeon General, Special Recognition by Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York City, Sunnyside Alumni Association Learning Community Leader Award, Special Citation by County Executive of Nassau County Long Island, Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Service Courage and Distinction award, National Hispanic Media Coalition Impact Award for Outstanding Community Service, Aguila Youth Leadership Institute Mitch Menlove award for Public Service, Santa Rita Little League Ceremonial first pitch award,
• Professional Action Committee Community Service Award, Arizona HOSA Hall of Heroes award, Pima County Sheriff's Citizens Medal, University of Arizona 2011 Step Up award, Campus Pride Voice and Action award, Citation by Speaker of the California State House, Recognition by the Chabbad Jewish Synagogue Mineola Long Island, International Equality Forum National Hero Award, San Diego Pride Parade Grand Marshall, Valle del Sol Manuel Ortega Youth Leadership award, Grand Marshall Seattle Pride Parade