legislator, educator, animal-lover, foodie; aficionado of the beauty, intricacies, and absurdities of the human condition.

Joined February 2009
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Special thank you to @ISMSLegislative, @ChicagoTM, @UpwardlyGlobal and everyone else whose work led us to this moment. Licensing IMGs means addressing the healthcare workforce shortage by providing opportunities for professionals to provide care here in IL.
We’ve introduced a new pathway to licensure that will better enable internationally trained physicians to provide their services to the people of Illinois. Learn more about today's announcement for International Medical Graduates by going here: idfpr.illinois.gov/content/d…
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An historic day in #Illinois as the Dignity in Pay Act - legislation to phase out payment of subminimum wages to ppl w/disabilities passes the General Assembly. Well done @senatorcastro @ChicagoTM legislative champions and advocates!
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Dignity in Pay is headed to Governor Pritzker's desk! Read more about the bill below. Thank you to everyone who filed a witness slip or supported this bill in any way. Together, we ensured that Illinois will be the next state to champion fair pay for all. 🎉
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The Committee on Transportation has approved the appointment of Dennis Mondero to the board of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA). Great pick for this important board at a critical time. So proud of my friend! #AAPI #ChicagoAAPILeader
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Grateful to have a delicious Vietnamese birthday lunch with wonderful people: Co-Chairs of the IL Asian American Caucus, Majority Conference Leader Theresa Mah and Sen. Ram Villivalam, and my freshman colleague, Rep. Olickal! #Chicago
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About last night: Illinois #DNC delegates sporting smiles for Bide & Harris: @DonHarmonIL, @ChrisWelch_JD, @SeanCasten, @anacaprana, lobbyist Liz Brown, @SenatorKoehler, @AnnaValenciaIL, @DelgadoRep, @AndyManar, @RepJGB, @ChicagoTM, @SenatorCelina, @RepKamBuckner, @NancyRotering
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Thank you @GovPritzker! @AAAJ_Chicago was proud to be the lead advocacy org for the Language Equity and Access Act. We’re so grateful to our immigrant rights champions Rep Dagmara Avelar (@repdagmara), Rep Theresa Mah (@ChicagoTM) and Sen Karina Villa for leading this effort
Illinois is building the inclusive state our people deserve step by step. Today, I signed the Language Equity and Access Act into law — ensuring that all state agencies are unified in their language access requirements. No one will be left behind when they seek public services.
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Take me to the river! The McKinley Park Development Council gave an overview of its new South Branch riverfront redesign plan last week. Its goals are to connect parks, expand green space, and improve transportation and recreation. chi.streetsblog.org/2024/06/…
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Read our statement below:
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Deadline week in the People’s House to pass this state budget! #Springfield
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BREAKING: The Language Equity and Access Act (SB 3762) has passed in Illinois! Advancing Justice | Chicago was the lead advocacy organization supporting this bill and co-developed the bill language alongside Rep Dagmara Avelar, Sen Karina Villa, and Rep Theresa Mah #twill
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Amazing to celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with Leader Theresa Mah, Governor JB Pritzker, and our wonderful community at Chinese American Museum of Chicago 23rd Annual Gala! #AANHPIHeritageMonth #Chicago
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#Illinois lawmakers are aiming to appropriate $9 million for free and charitable clinics. @ChicagoTM @ILFreeClinics #healthcare #healthpolicy bit.ly/4ay01Ti
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Thank you to @SenatorAquino @senpetersil and @ChicagoTM (Rep. Theresa Mah) for joining us and showing your support for revenue this year!
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Privileged to be with this group of amazing Latina leaders in Chicago at the Gads Hill Center Gala last night! Honored that @WeAreUnidosUS received the Center’s Outstanding Partner Award. #RepresentationMatters @gadshillcenter CEO Maricela Garcia @repdeliaramirez @ChicagoTM @the12thward Healthy Communities Foundation President Maria Pesqueira @PuentePolicy @SPerez_Unidos
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Grateful to @ChicagoTM for her dedication to higher education funding and support for addressing deferred maintenance issues. Your advocacy is crucial for the success of institutions throughout the @UofILSystem.
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🚨 The First-Ever Chinatown DMV is now open! The “One-Stop-Shop” Express DMV Facility, located at 2250 S. Canal Street, Chicago, IL, offers no-appointment, walk-in services and is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm.
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I was elected to the Illinois House in 2016 along with Rep. Teresa Mah who made history as the first-ever Asian American legislator in the Illinois General Assembly. #RepresentationMatters and in 2024 I’m thrilled to see the growth of the Asian American Legislative Caucus!
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Thank you to @ChicagoTM for sponsoring the Utility Affordability Act to “hold utilities accountable and result in lower rates.” Read the release: bit.ly/49dnDwD Take action here: bit.ly/3OGcfkE
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