Wendy Carrillo
Wendy Carrillo | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California State Assembly | |
| In office December 16, 2017 – November 30, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jimmy Gomez |
| Succeeded by | Jessica Caloza |
| Constituency | 51st district (2017–2022) 52nd district (2022–2024) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 10, 1980 El Salvador |
| Nationality | American Salvadoran (formerly) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California |
| Alma mater | California State University, Los Angeles (BA) University of Southern California (MA) |
| Occupation | Labor activist |
Wendy Maria Carrillo Dono (born August 10, 1980) is a Salvadoran-born American politician who served in the California State Assembly from 2017 to 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, she represented the 52nd State Assembly district, encompassing parts of northeastern Los Angeles and East Los Angeles. She was sworn into office by Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon on December 16, 2017, after winning the special election to succeed Congressman Jimmy Gomez. Carrillo is the first Salvadoran immigrant and the first formerly illegal immigrant to be elected to the State Assembly.