(sister of Linda Sánchez), a Representative from California; born, in Lynwood, Los Angeles County, Calif., January 7, 1960; graduated from Katella High School, Anaheim, Calif.; B.A., Chapman University, Orange, Calif., 1982; M.B.A., American University, Washington, D.C., 1984; financial analyst, 1984-1996; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fifth and to the eight succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1997-present).