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Amanda Aguirre M.A., R.D. Since 1991 Amanda Aguirre, M.A., R.D. has been the CEO/President of the Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. a non-profit organization. She also serves as CEO/President for the San Luis Walk-In Clinic, Inc. a subsidiary non-profit Federal Rural Health Clinic of the Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. since 2004. Amanda has been involved for more than 25 years in public health education and administration with a strong emphasis in U.S.-Mexico border health issues. Ms. Aguirre holds a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from the University of Sonora in Hermosillo, Sonora. In 1981 received her Master Degree from the California State University in Los Angeles, California in Nutrition, with focus on feeding problems of children with developmental disabilities. Most recently, Ms. Aguirre is the co-founder of the “Nuestros Niños” Foundation, a private foundation dedicated to improve the quality of life and meet the needs of children and their families along the U.S.-Mexico border. On November 7, 2006, Ms. Aguirre was elected to the Arizona State Senate for District #24, 48th Arizona State Legislature. On November 2 nd , 2004 Ms. Amanda Aguirre became elected to the Arizona House of Representatives for District #24, 47 th Arizona State Legislature. Ms. Aguirre became the first Hispanic and female representing District #24 (Yuma and La Paz Counties) in the State House of Representatives on February 2003, when Yuma County Board of Supervisors appointed her to the 46 th Arizona State Legislature. |
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Arizona 48 th Legislature Committees :
- Joint Legislative Budget Committee
- Joint Committee on Capital Review
- Health Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Natural Resources & Rural Affairs
Arizona 47 th Legislature Committees :
- Health Committee, Arizona House of Representatives- Transportation Committee, Arizona House of Representatives
- Appropriation (P) Committee, Arizona House of Representatives
- Ad Hoc Committee on Energy and Renewable Sources
- Ad Hoc Committee on Cervical Cancer
- Joint Legislature Statewide Health Care Task Force
- Joint Legislature Committee on Children's Caucus
- Joint Legislature Committee on Capital Review
- Joint Legislature Ad Hoc Committee on Towing
- Joint Legislative Committee on Homeland Security
Arizona 46 th Legislature Committees :
- Federal, Mandates & Property Rights Committee, Arizona House of Representatives
- Transportation Committee, Arizona House of Representatives (Ranking Democratic)
- Rules Committee, Arizona House of Representatives
- Joint Legislature Children's Caucus on January 2004
- Joint Legislature Review Committee on Game and Fish Fees
- Joint Legislature Rural Physician Study Committee
- Joint Legislature Ad Hoc Study Committee on Retire Health Care Benefits
- Joint Legislature Statewide Health Care Task Force
- Ad Hoc Committee on County Levy and Expenditure Limits, Arizona House of Representatives
- Ad Hoc Committee on Small School District Funding, Arizona House of Representatives
-In 2007, Senate President Bee appointed Ms. Aguirre to serve as a member of the Arizona Homeland Security Coordinating Council.
-Member of the Health Committee of the National Conference of State Legislature for the 2007-2008 biennium.
-Member of the Agriculture, Environment and Energy Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures for the 2007-2008 biennium.
-In February 13, 2007, Governor Janel Napolitano appointed Ms. Aguirre member of the Arizona-Mexico Commission.
-Member of the Arizona Rural Legislators Caucus
-Member of the Arizona Legislators Hispanic Caucus
-In January 23, 2006 Ms. Aguirre became a member of the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators and arm of the National Caucus of State Legislature.
-In October 2005 Ms. Aguirre became a member of the Arizona Center for Public Health Preparedness (AzCPHP) Advisory Committee.
-In August 2005, Ms. Aguirre was reappointed by Governor Janet Napolitano to the Arizona Governor's Homeland Security Coordinating Council.
-In July 2005 Ms. Aguirre completed a Training Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government at John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.
-In May 2004, Governor Janet Napolitano appointed Ms. Aguirre member of the Arizona State Citizen Corps Council.
-In February 2003 Ms. Aguirre became a member of the Good Neighbor Environment Board an Advisory Board to the United States Congress and President Bush on environmental issues.
-From 2003 to 2006, Ms Aguire served as a member of the Arizona Governor's Homeland Security Council (being the only State Legislator in such council) appointed by Governor Janet Napolitano.
-In January 2000-2003 Ms. Aguirre served as member of the U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission appointed by President Clinton.
-Since 1999 Ms. Aguirre has served in the Governor's Commission on the Health Status of Women and Their Families.
-In December 2002 Ms. Aguirre received the “ Border Health Hero” Award by Dr. Alfonso Ruiz, Executive Director, Office of Pan American Health Organization.
-2001 recipients of the “ATHENA” Award given by the Athena Foundation to the women who have displayed excellence in leadership and community services in Yuma County sponsored by the Yuma County Chamber of Commerce.
-In March 2000 Amanda received the OHTLI Award by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, the highest distinguished award given by the Country of Mexico to individuals living in a foreign country that have demonstrated a commitment to serve communities and families of Mexican origin.
Awards
-In March 8, 2007 received award for the "10th Most Influential Hispanics" in Yuma County.
-In July 2006 received the "Outstanding Arizona Legislator Award" from teh Arizona Rural Health Association
-In June 2006 received the "Diabetes Advocacy Award" from the American Diabetes Association, Arizona Chapter.
- In 2005 “Community Nutrition Award” on behalf of the Arizona Dietetic Association
-In February 2005 Ms. Aguirre received a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of Arizona's Children Association
-2005 Recipient of the “Kids and Asthma: A Report to the Yuma Community, The President's Medal for Social Embeddedness” from Arizona State University.
-2004 Award for “Outstanding Legislature Service” on behalf of the Arizona Counties, County Supervisors Association of Arizona.
-2003-2005 “Award of Distinction” by the League of Arizona Cities and Towns
-In June 2003 Ms. Aguirre received the Senator Andy Nichols Award by governors of Arizona and Sonora for her dedication to improving the region through public health education and awareness.
-In December 2002 Ms. Aguirre received the “ Border Health Hero” Award by Dr. Alfonso Ruiz, Executive Director, Office of Pan American Health Organization.
-2001 recipients of the “ATHENA” Award given by the Athena Foundation to the women who have displayed excellence in leadership and community services in Yuma County sponsored by the Yuma County Chamber of Commerce.
-In March 2000 Amanda received the OHTLI Award by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, the highest distinguished award given by the Country of Mexico to individuals living in a foreign country that have demonstrated a commitment to serve communities and families of Mexican origin.