Born in Nicaragua under a hostile dictatorship, Ada and her family left when she was 7 years old to build a better life in California. Ada began working at just 14 years old making $3 an hour to help support her family. At 18, she became a hotel desk clerk where she joined the union that would change the trajectory of her life.

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Ada rose quickly to union leadership, and at age 26, she became the first Latina President of her union. Today, Ada serves as Co-President of UNITE-HERE Local 11 and is continuing her fight improve the lives of working people across California. 

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Now, Ada is running for California State Assembly to put her experience and drive to work for our district to ensure all Californians have the opportunity to achieve their full potential.