Summary
Sylvia Anjel Santana[1] (born November 23, 1979) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Michigan Senate, representing the 2nd district.[2][3] She previously represented the 3rd district from 2019 to 2022. She also served in the Michigan House of Representatives from the 9th district from 2017 to 2019.[4][5]
Sylvia Santana | |
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| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 2nd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Morris Hood III |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 9th district | |
| In office January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Harvey Santana |
| Succeeded by | Karen Whitsett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 23, 1979 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Eastern Michigan University Michigan State University |
| Website | Senate website Campaign website |
Early life and education edit
Santana was born in Cincinnati, Ohio.[3] She attended Eastern Michigan University, where she was a member of the Finance Club, majored in finance, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in business in 2007.[3][6][7] In 2022 she received her master's degree in business administration from Michigan State University.[3][8]
Early career edit
Before her tenure in the Michigan legislature, Santana spent over 15 years working in finance, for companies like ProsperUS Detroit/Southwest Economic Solutions, Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services, Inc., and Quicken Loans.[8][7]
State legislature edit
House of Representatives edit
Santana served one term in the Michigan House of Representatives, representing the 9th district, which at the time included Detroit and Dearborn.[8][9] In this role, she was a member of the CARES Task Force, which studies mental health issues in the state.[8] She was also on State House committees for the Department of Health and Human Services, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, and Corrections.[9]
Senate edit
Santana is currently serving her second term in the Michigan Senate, after first being elected in 2018.[6] She was named the MIRS News Democratic Legislator of the Year in 2020.[7][10]
Personal life edit
Santana married fellow Michigan legislator Harvey Santana in 2003, after meeting her freshman year of college at Eastern Michigan University.[9] They live in Warrendale with their three children: Sofia, Olivia, and Samuel.[6][9] She is Catholic.[3]
Santana has been involved in a number of community projects and groups, including the creation of the neighborhood block club and as the finance director and later president of the Warrendale Community Organization.[8]
References edit
- ^ Michigan Committee Statement of Organization. Michigan Secretary of State, November 15, 2019.
- ^ "District". Senator Sylvia Santana. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ^ a b c d e "Sen. Sylvia Santana Bio-Gongwer News Service-Michigan". www.gongwer.com. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ^ "News From Rep. Santana". housedems.com. Archived from the original on 2018-11-09. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
- ^ Blum, Andrea (2017-11-06). "Santana running for open third district Senate seat". pressandguide.com. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
- ^ a b c "Bio". Senator Sylvia Santana. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ^ a b c Santana, Sylvia. "Sen. Santana's LinkedIn". LinkedIn.
- ^ a b c d e "About". Vote Santana. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ^ a b c d "Sylvia Santana". The FIVE FIFTHS. 2018-07-24. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ^ Development, PodBean. "MIRS Monday Podcast | a podcast by MIRSnews.com". mirsnews.podbean.com. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
External links edit
- Official Senate Profile
- Campaign website