Application for Legislative Commission for Maria Cecilia Gaston Dalupan

Past Political Activity

I have donated to Act Blue many times for various candidates and causes.

List of Political and Civic Organizations belonged to

Sustainable Development Strategies Group; Global Seed Savers; RTC Impact Fund (mainly community/environmental groups)

Organization and Advocacy Experience

Have served as a volunteer attorney with the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network

Statement

I recently served as election judge in the recently concluded elections. It was an honor and a privilege to not only be part of the democratic process but to safeguard it in such an active role. I think involvement in the commission will serve a similar if not the same role, i.e. to safeguard democracy by ensuring fair representation.

Statement on Working with Consensus

I am a firm believer in consensus-based decision making in both my professional and personal life. As a senior executive in various roles, I have been and am committed to a democratic and civic-minded approach to decisions, based on active listening, empathy, and consideration of different perspectives. I have strong opinions but I believe I am fair and impartial. I am a staunch Democrat but I am an ever stronger advocate of everyone's right to be heard, everyone's right to vote, and everyone's right to be fairly represented.

Relevant Analytic Skills for Commission

As an attorney, I am trained to analyze issues, conduct research, weight relevant considerations, and arrive at one or more conclusions or resolutions based on analysis of the fact and evidence gathered.

Racial categories the applicant identifies with:

Applicant identifies with the following gender

Female