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Ana M. Apodaca

A long-time resident of Newark and a graduate of CSU Hayward (now known as CSU East Bay), Ana Apodaca was elected to the Newark City Council in November 2005. She is the youngest Latina ever to serve on the council.

Ana has been the Community & Government Relations Manager for Kaiser Permanente in southern Alameda County since November 2004. Prior to Kaiser Permanente, she was the former District Director to State Senator Liz Figueroa where she worked for nearly a decade to solve local, regional and statewide issues.

She serves on the board of directors for the Hispanic Community Affairs Council and participates in the City of Newark and Newark Unified School District Strategic Planning Committee, Newark Business Education Roundtable, and is an Advisory Board member for SAVE (Safe Alternatives for Violent Environments).

Ana formerly served on the Alameda County Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The Commission advises and assists the Alameda County Board of Supervisors on matters pertaining to women, such as prejudice and discrimination complaints on the basis of gender.

In 2003, Ana received the “Latinas Moving Upward” public service award from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Alameda County. In June 2007, she received the St. Edward’s School Distinguished Alumni of the Year award.