Kathy currently serves as the Government Affairs Director for the City of Boise where she represents the City at the Idaho State Legislature and in Congress. In her role, Kathy works to advocate for the needs of Boise residents and the city’s programs, including access to affordable housing, support for the city’s climate and clean energy goals, transportation access, and responsible property tax reform. Prior to her position at the City, Kathy worked at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Idaho where she served as the Policy Director and chief lobbyist for the organization. As the lead policy staff for the organization, she advocated for the ACLU’s legislative priorities at the statehouse, including smart criminal justice reform, equal rights for all LGBTQ Idahoans, and housing access. In addition to her lobbying work, Kathy also led successful campaigns to defeat anti-immigrant policies at the local level and educate voters through a statewide civic engagement “Let People Vote” initiative. Before her policy role, she oversaw the ACLU's community outreach and volunteer programs. Kathy graduated from the University of Oregon in 2010 with degrees in Spanish and International Studies. She is the proud daughter and granddaughter of Mexican farmworkers and currently lives in Boise with her husband and son.