Jessica Caloza is a Filipino-American government official and politician. In 2024, she was elected as the representative of the 52nd district (parts of North Eastern Los Angeles and a portion of Glendale) in the California State Assembly, the lower house of the California State Legislature.
Personal Information
Complete Name –> Jessica Caloza
Birth Date –> N/A (Age )
Birth Place –> Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Residence –> Los Angeles, California, United States
Political Party –> Democrat
Advocacies –> Women’s Rights, public education, support small businesses, reduce the cost of living, and take bold action on the climate crisis
Family
Parents –> Filipino working class
Education
College –> University of California in San Diego
Degree –> Bachelor of Arts
Government Service Career / Work Experiences
2024-Present – Assemblywoman
* Deputy Chief of Staff, California Department of Justice
* Los Angeles Public Works Commissioner
* Director of Scheduling, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Office
* Worked in the U.S. Department of Education under President Obama helping underfunded public schools get more resources
* Campaign aide to several members of Congress, including former Rep. Xavier Becerra of California; former Rep. Mike Honda of California; and Rep. Albio Sires of New Jersey
Affiliation
Filipino Americans for Progress
Leadership Council of the Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE)
