Teresa Benitez-Thompson
Assemblywoman Benitez-Thompson was first elected in 2010, and has served in one regular session. She represents Assembly District 27, located in Washoe County. She is a licensed social worker.
AFFILIATIONS: Board Member, Northern Nevada RAVE Family Foundation, 2005-2008; Teen mentor, Alliance of Latinas in Teen Action and Solidarity; Member, Our Savior Lutheran Church; Board Member, Miss Nevada Scholarship Organization.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Twenty Under 40 Award,
Reno Gazette-Journal, 2010; Adelante Award, Nevada Hispanic Services, 2009; Honored for achievements in the area of economic justice, National Center for Law and Economic Justice, 2006; Miss Nevada (Third Runner-Up to Miss America), 2002; First Place Standard Debate, Nevada Forensic Association, 1995.
Biography
Born: Ventura, California
Educated: McQueen High School, Reno; University of Nevada, Reno, B.A.; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, M.S.W.
Married: Jeff Thompson
Children: Lillian, Eli
Hobbies/Special Interests: Family, volunteer activities
Committees
- Assembly Committee on Government Affairs
- Assembly Committee on Taxation
- Assembly Committee on Health & Human Services
- Assembly Committee on Transportation
