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Erick Cordero's Biography

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Full Name:

Erick Cordero

Gender:

Male

Family:

Wife: Karen Rose; 2 Children: David, Sofia

Birth Date:

12/26/1974

Birth Place:

Villahermosa, Mexico

Home City:

Palmer, AK

Religion:

Raised Roman Catholic

BA, Political Science, Loyola University - New Orleans, 1999

Commissioner

Candidate, Alaska State Senate, 2008

Member, Equal Access to Justice Task Force, 2006-2007

Director of Volunteer Services, Alaska Legal Services Corporation, 2002-present

Owner, CORE Consulting Alaska, 2002-present

Operations Manager/Pro Bono Coordinator, Alaska Pro Bono Program Incorporated, 2001-2002

Membership and Music Licensing Manager, National Licensed Beverage Association, 2000-2001

Information Systems Manager, Northwest Strategies Incorporated, 2001

Organizing Member, Anchorage Urban League Young Professionals, 2007-2008

President, Hispanic Affairs Council of Alaska, 2007-2008

President, Palmer Rotary Club, 2007-2008

Committee Member, Alaska Coalition Against Human Trafficking, 2005-2007

Executive Committee Member, National Association of Pro Bono Professionals, 2003-2007

Awards:

2007 - Presidential Community Service Award, Bridge Builders of Anchorage
2005- Merit Award, Center for Missing & Exploited Children
2005- Alaskan Top 40 Under 40, Alaska Journal of Commerce and Anchorage Chamber of Commerce

Current Car:

2006 Nissan Altima

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

4/17/1999

Father's Name:

Felix Cordero Perez

Father's Occupation:

Retired after 29 years in the army and 12 more in the police.

Favorite Author:

Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Mother's Name:

Ena Giorgana

Priority Issues:

Over the years, I have been clear about where I stand on the issues, particularly in regards to support of renewable energy and finding long-term solutions to our current energy crisis, making sure that our transportation system and roads are adequate, assuring that healthcare becomes available and affordable to all Alaskans and making sure that social justice and ethics are more than just a theme.

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I am running for State Senate because I care about restoring faith in the public process and in the ability of government to be an agent of good. I believe in open, honest government and that, above all, our legislators have to work for all the people.

Spouse's Occupation:

Public school teacher

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