Connie Leyva
Connie Leyva | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California State Senate from the 20th district | |
| In office December 1, 2014 – December 5, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Alex Padilla (redistricted) |
| Succeeded by | Caroline Menjivar |
| President of the California Labor Federation | |
| In office 2004–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Rankin |
| Succeeded by | Kathryn Lybarger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Connie Marie Thedford February 19, 1967 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Albert Leyva |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Chino, California |
| Alma mater | University of Redlands (BA) |
| Profession | Labor organizer |
Connie Leyva (born February 19, 1967) is a former American politician and union organizer, who now serves as the Executive Director of public radio and television station KVCR. She previously served as a member of the California State Senate in the 20th Senate District from 2014-2022. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Leyva was raised in Chino, California, where she attended public schools. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communicative disorders from the University of Redlands.