Amanda
Aguirre
Since 1991 Amanda Aguirre, M.A., R.D. has been the CEO/President of the Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. a non-profit organization. She also serves as CEO/President for the San Luis Walk-In Clinic, Inc. a subsidiary non-profit Federal Rural Health Clinic of the Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. since 2004. Amanda has been involved for more than 25 years in public health education and administration with a strong emphasis in U.S.-Mexico border health issues.
Senator Aguirre has lived in Yuma, Arizona for the last 19 years. Her commitment to education is lifelong since she was raised by parents who both were elementary school teachers. Her Democratic values come from her parents who taught her to work hard and to serve her community before everything else.
Senator Aguirre holds a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from the University of Sonora in Hermosillo, Sonora. In 1981 received her Master Degree from the California State University in Los Angeles, California in Nutrition, with focus on feeding problems of children with developmental disabilities. Most recently, Ms. Aguirre is the co-founder of the "Nuestros Niņos" Foundation, a private foundation dedicated to improve the quality of life and meet the needs of children and their families along the U.S.-Mexico border.
On December 4, 2006, she was elected to the Arizona State Senate for District #24, 48th Arizona State Legislature.
On November 2nd, 2004 Ms. Aguirre was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives for District #24, 47th Arizona State Legislature. Ms. Aguirre became the first Hispanic and female representing District #24 (Yuma and La Paz Counties) in the State House of Representatives on February 2003, when Yuma County Board of Supervisors appointed her to the 46th Arizona State Legislature.
ARIZONA 49TH LEGISLATURE COMMITTEES
Appropriations
Healthcare and Medical Liability Reform
Natural Resources, Infratructure and the Public Dept
Joint Committee on Captial Review
Joint Legislative Budget Committee
Ad Hoc Committee on In-Home Care Providers
Ad Hoc Task Force on Forest Management
Ad Hoc Committee on Energy and Water Development
Ad Hoc Committee on Agriculture Regulations
Ad Hoc Committee on Climate Initiatives
ARIZONA 48TH LEGISLATURE COMMITTEES
Joint Legislative Budget Committee
Joint Committee on Capital Review
Health Committee
Appropriations Committee
Natural Resources & Rural Affairs
ARIZONA 47TH LEGISLATURE COMMITTEES
Health Committee, Arizona House of Representatives
Transportation Committee, Arizona House of Representatives
Appropriation (P) Committee, Arizona House of Representatives
Ad Hoc Committee on Energy and Renewable Sources
Ad Hoc Committee on Cervical Cancer
Joint Legislative Statewide Health Care Task Force
Joint Legislative Committee on Children's Caucus
Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Review
Joint Legislative Ad Hoc Committee on Towing
Joint Legislative Committee on Homeland Security
ARIZONA 46TH LEGISLATURE COMMITTEES
Federal, Mandates & Property Rights Committee, Arizona House of Representatives
Federal, Mandates & Property Rights Committee, Arizona House of Representatives
Transportation Committee, Arizona House of Representatives (Ranking Democratic)
Rules Committee, Arizona House of Representatives
Joint Legislature Children's Caucus on January 2004
Joint Legislative Review Committee on Game and Fish Fees
Joint Legislative Rural Physician Study Committee
Joint Legislative Ad Hoc Study Committee on Retire Health Care Benefits
Federal, Mandates & Property Rights Committee, Arizona House of Representatives
Transportation Committee, Arizona House of Representatives (Ranking Democratic)
Rules Committee, Arizona House of Representatives
Joint Legislature Children's Caucus on January 2004
Joint Legislative Review Committee on Game and Fish Fees
Joint Legislative Rural Physician Study Committee
Joint Legislative Ad Hoc Study Committee on Retire Health Care Benefits
Joint Legislative Statewide Health Care Task Force
Ad Hoc Committee on County Levy and Expenditure Limits, Arizona House of Representatives
Ad Hoc Committee on Small School District Funding, Arizona House of Representatives
In 2007, Senate President Bee appointed Ms. Aguirre to serve as a member of the Arizona Homeland Security Coordinating Council.
In February 13, 2007, Governor Janet Napolitano appointed Ms. Aguirre member
of the Arizona-Mexico Commission. Member of the Arizona Rural Legislators
Caucus
Member of the Arizona Legislators Hispanic Caucus
In January 2006, became a member of the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators, an arm of the National Caucus of State Legislators (NCSL).
In October 2005 Ms. Aguirre became a member of the Arizona Center for Public Health Preparedness (AzCPHP) Advisory Committee.
In August 2005, Ms. Aguirre was reappointed by Governor Janet Napolitano to the Arizona Governor's Homeland Security Coordinating Council.
In July 2005 Ms. Aguirre completed a Training Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government at John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.
In 2005, became member of the Health Committee of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL).
In May 2004, Governor Janet Napolitano appointed Ms. Aguirre member of the Arizona State Citizen Corps Council. The Council's mission is to "harness the power of every citizen to make communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to the threats of terrorism, crime, people health issues and disasters of all kind".
In February 2003 Ms. Aguirre became a member of the Good Neighbor Environment Board an Advisory Board to the United States Congress and President Bush on environmental issues.
From 2003-2006, Ms. Aguirre served as a member of the Arizona Governor’s Homeland Security Council, (being the only State Legislator in such council) appointed by Governor Janet Napolitano.
January 2000-2003 Ms. Aguirre served as member of the U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission appointed by President Clinton.
In 1999 Ms. Aguirre was also appointed by Governor Jane D. Hull to serve in the Governor's Commission on the Health Status of Women and Their Families and presently continues being a member under the leadership of Governor Janet Napolitano.
Joint Legislative Statewide Health Care Task Force
Ad Hoc Committee on County Levy and Expenditure Limits, Arizona House of Representatives
Ad Hoc Committee on Small School District Funding, Arizona House of Representatives
Transportation Committee, Arizona House of Representatives (Ranking Democratic)
Rules Committee, Arizona House of Representatives
Joint Legislature Children's Caucus on January 2004
Joint Legislative Review Committee on Game and Fish Fees
Joint Legislative Rural Physician Study Committee
Joint Legislative Ad Hoc Study Committee on Retire Health Care Benefits
Joint Legislative Statewide Health Care Task Force
Ad Hoc Committee on County Levy and Expenditure Limits, Arizona House of Representatives
Ad Hoc Committee on Small School District Funding, Arizona House of Representatives
AWARDS
In July 2006 received the “Outstanding Arizona Legislator Award”
from the Arizona Rural Health Association.
In June 2006 received the “Diabetes Advocacy Award” from the
American Diabetes Association, Arizona Chapter.
In 2005 “Community Nutrition Award” on behalf of the Arizona
Dietetic Association.
In February 2005 Ms. Aguirre received a “Certificate of Appreciation”
on behalf of Arizona’s Children Association.
In 2005 Recipient of the “Kids and Asthma: A Report to the Yuma Community,
The President’s Medal for Social Embeddedness” from Arizona
State University.
In 2004 received the “Outstanding Legislature Service Award”
on behalf of the Arizona Counties, County Supervisors Association of Arizona.
From 2003-2005 received “Award of Distinction” by the League
of Arizona Cities and Towns.
In June 2003 Ms. Aguirre received the “Senator Andy Nichols Award”
by Governors of Arizona and Sonora for her dedication to improving the region
through public health education and awareness.
In December 2002 Ms. Aguirre received the “Border Health Hero Award”
by Dr. Alfonso Ruiz, Executive Director, Office of Pan American Health Organization.
In January 2002 Amanda appeared on Univision “Nuestro Orgullo”
Hispano, a segment in which recognizes outstanding individuals within the
Hispanic community and for being a role model for the Latino society.
In 2001 recipient of the “ATHENA” Award given by the Athena
Foundation to the women who have displayed excellence in leadership and
community services in Yuma County sponsored by the Yuma County Chamber of
Commerce.
In March 2000 Amanda received the OHTLI Award by the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs of Mexico, the highest distinguished award given by the Country
of Mexico to individuals living in a foreign country that have demonstrated
a commitment to serve communities and families of Mexican origin.
In 1999 received the “Health Worker of the Year” Award by the.
U.S.-Mexico Border Health Association.
November 2008 received the Legislative Appreciation Award by the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association |
