Grace Diaz
Grace Diaz | |
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| Chair of the Rhode Island Democratic Party Acting | |
| In office July 29, 2014 – October 9, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | David Caprio |
| Succeeded by | Joseph McNamara |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 11th district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Leon Tejada |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 21, 1957 Dominican Republic |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Springfield College (BA, MA) |
| Website | State House website |
Grace Diaz (born February 21, 1957) is an American politician who is a Democratic State Representative from Rhode Island representing District 11 in the city of Providence, Rhode Island. She was the first Dominican-American woman elected to state office in the history of the United States of America. When she was appointed vice-chair of the Rhode Island Democratic Party she became the first Latina woman in Rhode Island to serve in such a high-ranking position. She has continuously advocated for legislation on issues such as women, children, and minorities; affordable housing, social justice, reform for the criminal justice system; and immigration issues.
Diaz is an alumna of Springfield College in Massachusetts. She is also the vice-chair of the Rhode Island Democratic Party.