Coachella Elections

Occupation: Mayor Relevant Experience: Coachella Councilmember since 2022 Appointed mayor in April 2026 Serves as the Academic Resource Manager in the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at UC Riverside Personal Information: Native of Coachella Son and grandson of farm workers Holds a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from the University of Massachusetts Global

Occupation: Councilwoman Relevant Experience: Coachella Councilmember since 2020 Served on numerous city commissions and committees, including the Planning Commission Represents Coachella on several regional boards focused on transportation, economic development, and regional planning Personal Information: Raised in Coachella Previously worked as an educator at Coachella Valley Unified School District  Attending USC Graduate School of Public

Occupation: Public Policy Advocate Relevant Experience: Public Policy Lead for Blue Zones Coachella Advised on regional priorities in county government Successfully managed multiple political campaigns in the Coachella Valley Personal Information: Raised in Coachella Attended schools locally Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Pitzer College and a master’s degree in Public Administration from USC Website:

Occupation: No Ballot Designation Relevant Experience: Electrician and entrepreneur Personal Information: Completing an MBA in Entrepreneurship at Oneday Website: LinkedIn

Occupation: Real Estate Broker Relevant Experience: Appointed to the Coachella Council in June 2026 20 years of experience in real estate Chair of the Government Affairs Committee for the California Desert Association of REALTORS Personal Information: Born in Michoacán, Mexico Coachella Valley resident since 1990 Recently completed professional course in Local Government and Community Policy

Occupation: Administrator / Youth Coach Relevant Experience: Born and raised in the community Personal Information: Mixed martial artist Website:

Occupation: No Ballot Designation Relevant Experience: Member of the Coachella Parks & Recreation Commission since April 2023 Former Cultural & Arts Commissioner Former District Deputy for the State of California Personal Information: Interviewed during Council vacancy in June 2026 Website:

Occupation: Financial Aid Specialist Relevant Experience: Financial Aid Specialist at College of the Desert Over 13 years of experience in public service Former Supervisor for Riverside County Department of Public Social Services Personal Information: Lifelong Coachella resident Earned my Associate of Arts in Psychology from College of the Desert; Currently pursuing Bachelor of Social Work

Occupation: Public Policy Advocate Relevant Experience: Worked as a Legislative Intern for the office of former Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia Worked as a Community Engagement Intern at the Riverside County Office of Education  Policy & Student Services Assistant for Riverside County School of Career Education Personal Information: Grew up in Coachella BA in Political Studies from