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<h2>Luz is a graduate of MIT and Harvard</h2>Luz earned a scholarship to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. After college, she worked as an electrical engineer for Motorola. Her passion to get kids interested in engineering led her to pursue a Master of Education degree from Harvard University.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/5004d44a-1bb9-45d8-8be8-8aeede38fe4e/b5ddad7e-20e2-4ad7-bdcf-74b91638b290/b5ddad7e-20e2-4ad7-bdcf-74b91638b290.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C799%2C597&amp;w=1500" alt="Luz at MIT graduation" title="" caption="Luz and her family at MIT graduation" align="center" alignwidth="30" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Luz and her family at MIT graduation

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Luz has been recognized for her leadership by labor unions, business groups, environmental groups and community organizations for her accomplishments in the Legislature.

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California Labor Federation 100% Labor Champion

California State Association of Counties Distinguished Service Award for Homelessness Legislation

Planned Parenthood Affiliates of CA 100% Legislative Scorecard

TechNet Champion of Innovation Award

American Society of Civil Engineers Legislator of the Year

California Association of Food Banks Award for Commitment to Fighting Hunger

California EnviroVoters Sustainability Star

Monterey Bay Aquarium and Azul Ocean Champion Award

Pacoima Beautiful Environmental Justice Champion Award

Heal the Bay Dorothy Green Award

The Nature Conservancy Climate Hero Award

Climate Resolve Coolest in LA Award

Children Now Pro-Kid Champion Award

Pukuu Cultural Services (Fernandeno Tatavium Tribe) Civic Spirit Award

Northeast Valley Health Corporation Legislative Champion Award

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Climate Change and EnvironmentSecured funding to mitigate Extreme Heat and create the first heat wave ranking notification system in the nationJointly authored the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB54)Authored the first bill ever to require Climate Change education to be taught in CA public schools

Education and YouthCreated the first-ever California Youth CommissionLed legislation to ensure free school lunches. California became the first state to implement a statewide Universal Meals Program for school childrenAdvanced several dual language learner bills to identify early childhood DLLs and provide resources

Homelessness Established the California Interagency Council on HomelessnessAuthored legislation to identify homeless youth and provide services to homeless K-12 childrenWorked with advocates across the state to secure $3 billion of 2023-2024 housing and homelessness-related expenditures

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<h2>Luz represented the San Fernando Valley in the California State Assembly</h2>Luz served in the State Assembly for six years. Her priority was to uplift and empower underrepresented communities. She was successful as a leader in delivering substantive policy and in securing over $70 million in state funding for infrastructure, education, and healthcare projects in the Valley. She was recognized for her leadership by labor unions and community organizations. She advocated for environmental justice and worked to increase access to to computer science and climate change education across California.

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<h2>Luz Rivas is an engineer, educator and public servant from the San Fernando Valley.</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/5004d44a-1bb9-45d8-8be8-8aeede38fe4e/17d0ca31-dfca-4dda-a9d1-3853bfef560d/17d0ca31-dfca-4dda-a9d1-3853bfef560d.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=16&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C800%2C620&amp;w=1500" alt="Luz’s First Communion" title="" caption="Luz’s First Communion at Mary Immaculate Church in Pacoima" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Luz’s First Communion at Mary Immaculate Church in Pacoima<h3>Luz grew up in the Northeast San Fernando Valley.</h3>Luz’s parents immigrated from Mexico. She grew up in Pacoima with a single mother that worked multiple jobs to support her daughters. Initially, the family rented a room in a house, and later lived in a converted garage and back houses throughout the Valley. Her mother took night classes to learn English and office skills.

“Residents of the San Fernando Valley deserve a Member of Congress who will focus on their needs.&nbsp;I will fight to make sure every family has economic opportunity, protect Social Security and Medicare, and reduce the threat of climate change.”

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<h2>Meet Luz Rivas</h2>Luz was raised in the Valley by a single mother. She earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from MIT and a Masters from Harvard.Luz was elected to the State Assembly in 2018. She has focused on combatting climate change and improving access to math and science education.

<h2>Meet Luz Rivas</h2>Luz was raised in the Valley by a single mother. She earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from MIT and a Masters from Harvard.Luz was was elected in 2025 to represent California’s 29th Congressional District. Prior to being elected to Congress, she served in the California State Assembly.

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<h2>In 2012, Luz founded DIY Girls</h2>As the founder of DIY (Do it Yourself) Girls, a non-profit organization in the San Fernando Valley dedicated to helping girls become interested in science and engineering, Luz has helped set thousands of young women on the path towards economic empowerment, independence, and self-confidence. Many of those girls are now graduating from college, ready and able to embark on careers that will benefit their families and communities.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/5004d44a-1bb9-45d8-8be8-8aeede38fe4e/c08d1886-bb87-4f56-8115-a7f5ec835b95/c08d1886-bb87-4f56-8115-a7f5ec835b95.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=14&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=34%2C0%2C4709%2C3128&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="35" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">

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Luz attended Los Angeles public schools. Her fifth grade teacher at Telfair Elementary School in Pacoima encouraged her to learn about computers. This is where Luz first became interested in a STEM career. At Pacoima Junior High, she continued taking computer science classes. <img src="https://run.imgix.net/5004d44a-1bb9-45d8-8be8-8aeede38fe4e/ac329749-e9fb-4ed5-bde1-9a664c5ac98c/ac329749-e9fb-4ed5-bde1-9a664c5ac98c.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C392%2C499&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="30" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">Luz attended San Fernando High School where she graduated with honors. At SFHS, she continued pursuing STEM classes and participated in drill team, leadership, and other extra curricular activities while also working two jobs to help her mom pay for rent and food.

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