Regina Romero's Biography
- Mayor (Tucson, AZ) - At-Large, Democratic
Contact Information
Office
255 West Alameda Street
Tucson, AZ 85701
Full Name:
Regina Romero
Gender:
Female
Family:
Husband: Ruben; 2 Children
Birth Place:
Somerton, AZ
Home City:
Tucson, AZ
Certificate, State and Local Government, Harvard Kennedy School, 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Communications, University of Arizona, 1996-2000
Mayor, City of Tucson, Arizona, 2019-present
Mayoral Candidate, City of Tucson, Arizona, 2019, 2023
City Council Member, City of Tucson, Arizona, District 1, 2007-2019
City Council Member, City of Tucson, Arizona, District 1, 2007, 2011, 2015
No committee memberships found.
No caucus information on file.
Director of Latino Engagement, Center for Biological Diversity, 2016-present
Neighborhood Reinvestment Coordinator, Pima County, Arizona, 2000-2005
Youth Internship Coordinator, Pima County, Arizona, 1996-2000
Co-Founder, César Chavez Holiday Coalition
Co-Founder, Las Adelitas
Former Board Member, Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault
Awards:
* LULAC/F.B.I. Community Service Award from the League of United Latin American Citizens / Federal Bureau of Investigation.
* Woman of Influence Award from Wings for Women (2014)
* Given the 40 under 40 Award by the Arizona Daily Star for recognition as a young leader making an impact in the community with her professional and charitable work (2013)
* Job Path Leadership Award from Job Path (2011)
* Recognized as a Champion for Women and Children by Child and Family Resources (2010)
* Recognized at Midvale Park Neighborhood Festival on October 22nd, 2011 for her service and dedication for the betterment of the Midvale Park Community. Councilor Romero was given the award by Midvale Park Neighborhood Association President Joe Miller.
* Public Servant of the Year from the Tucson Mountains Association (2010)
* Recognized by YWCA as one of 2008's Women on the Move