Mia Bonta

Extracted Attributes

• Full Name

  Mialisa Tania Villafañe Bonta

• Alma Mater

  Yale University (BA, JD), Harvard University (MEd)

• Date of Birth

  1972-01-26

• Current Office

  California State Assemblymember for the 18th District

• Place of Birth

  New York City, New York, United States

• Political Party

  Democratic Party

• Legislative Role

  Chair of the Assembly Health Committee; Founder of the California Legislative Children's Caucus

Timeline

• Mia Bonta is born in New York City. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1972-01-26

• Mia Bonta marries Rob Bonta. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1997-01-01

• Elected to the Alameda Unified School District School Board, subsequently serving as board president. (Source: Legislative Black Caucus)

  2018-11-06

• Wins the special runoff election for California's 18th State Assembly District. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2021-08-31

• Assumes office as a Member of the California State Assembly representing the 18th District. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2021-09-07

Mia Bonta

Mialisa Tania Bonta (née Villafañe; born January 26, 1972) is an American politician serving as a member of the California State Assembly. A member of the Democratic Party, she represents the 18th Assembly District, which consists of Oakland, Alameda, and Emeryville.

Web Search Results

• Mia Bonta - Wikipedia

  Mialisa Tania Bonta (née Villafañe; born January 26, 1972) is an American politician serving as a member of the California State Assembly. A member of the Democratic Party, she represents the 18th Assembly District, which consists of Oakland, Alameda, and Emeryville. ## Early life and education [edit] Bonta was born in New York City to Puerto Rican parents. Some of her ancestors came to Puerto Rico from Ghana via the Atlantic slave trade. She is the daughter of a divorced working mother in the Bronx. She attended Yale University, where she met Rob Bonta as a freshman. Bonta earned a Master of Education degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education before attending Yale Law School with Rob Bonta. ## Career [edit] [...] ## Career [edit] Mia Bonta is the CEO of Oakland Promise, a nonprofit cradle-to-college support program focused on the city's low-income students. In 2018, she was elected to the Alameda School Board. In 2021, she was elected as a member of the California State Assembly from the 18th district. During her special election campaigns, Bonta's opponents claimed that she benefited from her husband's position and name, and pointed to money she has received from gambling interests that may be intended to influence Rob Bonta. In the primary, Bonta finished first place with 38% of the vote, and in the runoff, she defeated human rights attorney Janani Ramachandran by 56% to 44%. Bonta is a member of the California Legislative Progressive Caucus. ## Personal life [edit] [...] American politician (born 1972) | Mia Bonta | | Official portrait, 2022 | | Member of the California State Assembly from the 18th district | | Incumbent | | Assumed office September 7, 2021 | | Preceded by | Rob Bonta | | | | Personal details | | Born | Mialisa Tania Villafañe (1972-01-26) January 26, 1972 (age 54) New York City, U.S. | | Party | Democratic "Democratic Party (United States)") | | Spouse | Rob Bonta ​ (m. 1997)​ | | Children | 3, including Reina | | Education | Yale University (BA, JD) Harvard University (MEd) |

• Mia Bonta - Digital Democracy | CalMatters

  Official Website ## News coverage of Mia Bonta Mia Bonta, 54, is one of the Legislature’s most progressive lawmakers. She authored a controversial bill aiming to protect immigration service providers from harassment. Rightwing groups said it was intended to block independent journalists such as Nick Shirley from uncovering fraud. Bonta was born to Puerto Rican parents and grew up in the Bronx. She attended Yale University. Bonta earned a master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education before attending Yale Law School. She’s married to Attorney General Rob Bonta. The Bontas have three children. Their daughter, Reina, is a professional soccer player who played for the Yale Bulldogs and the Philippines national team. ## Leader Badges #### Bill Activity 0 Of 42 bills:

• Mia Bonta | Legislative Black Caucus

  # Mia Bonta Assemblymember, 18th District Mia Bonta was elected to serve California’s 18th Assembly District in a special election on August 31, 2021. The 18th Assembly District encompasses the East Bay area of Northern California. Specifically, AD 18 includes the City of Alameda, Emeryville, and Oakland. Assemblymember Bonta’s priority is to make California a more affordable, inclusive, and equitable home for all. [...] A proud Black Latina, Mia was raised by activists who protested outside the halls of power so that people like her could one day have a seat at the table inside. For Mia, education was life-changing and was what first inspired Mia to become a public servant. Mia holds a B.A. in Psychology from Yale University and pursued an Ed.M from Harvard Graduate School of Education and a J.D. from Yale Law School. Assemblymember Bonta lives with her husband, Rob, and their three children in Alameda. Visit website Mia Bonta [...] Mia has spent her career advocating for students and working families. Mia made Alameda her home more than 20 years ago, where she has worked for and led several nonprofit organizations focused on improving educational outcomes for low-income students. Before being elected to the State Assembly, Mia served as the CEO of Oakland Promise, a cradle-to-college and career preparation initiative across Oakland public schools. In 2018, Mia was elected to the Alameda Unified School District School Board and served as Board President from 2018-2021.

• Mia Bonta for Assembly

  ###### Mia's Priorities At a moment when East Bay families need fighters in Sacramento, Mia Bonta holds two of the most powerful seats in the California legislature — Chair of the Assembly Health Committee and founder of the California Legislative Children's Caucus. Mia was raised by activists and is a former East Bay nonprofit leader, she knows we can't just talk about the issues that matter most to East Bay families; she has to deliver. That's why she's taking charge in the room where decisions get made. #### Defending Your Healthcare #### Investing in Real Safety #### Putting Kids First View More Introductory photo ## Mia is in the fight for East Bay families.

• Biography | Official Website - Assemblymember Mia Bonta

  Mia Bonta was elected to serve California's 18th Assembly District in a special election on August 31, 2021. The 18thAssembly District encompasses the East

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• Gender

  female

• Educated At

  Yale University

• Instance Of

  Q5

• Occupation

  politician

• Citizenship

  United States

• Place Of Birth

  New York City