Kathleen L. Gomez

Activity

Member of the Douglas, AZ Rotarians

Member of Light the D, Douglas, AZ

About

I am the fourth generation of my family, born and raised in Douglas, Arizona. My family's history runs deep in Cochise County. My great-grandfather, Julio Gomez, died in 1928 and rests at Sacred Heart Cemetery, the only burial ground in North America that faces south towards Mexico.

My grandfather, Michael Gomez, was a cherished figure and a prominent community leader in Pirtleville, Arizona, where he owned Gomez Grocery.  He was recognized as a person of influence by politicians such as Udall, Goldwater, Deconcini and Symington to name a few, all who sought his support. My father, Dr. Mike Gomez, blazed a trail as one of Arizona's first Hispanic dentists. He served on the Douglas School Board and went on to serve on the City Council for many years, ultimately achieving renown as the Mayor of Douglas from 2008 to 2012 where he supported secure borders.  I view Douglas and Cochise County as my home and feel a profound dedication to my community which is deeply rooted in my family’s longstanding connection to the area.

Education

Kathleen received her A.A. from Stephens College, Columbia, MO and her B.S. in International Service from American University, Washington, D.C.

Experience

Why You Should Vote For Me!

My Experience

•  Worked on presidential campaigns in Washington, D.C. and in several states.

•  Worked for ten years for congressional representatives from Texas, Arizona, and Colorado.

•  Served as a legislative assistant to the Armed Services Committee for Congresswoman Patricia Schroeder.

•  Helped create The Military Family Act of 1985. The act provided for a range of provisions from including dental insurance for families, enabling military spouses to pursue home businesses and establishing an office on Military Family Policy in the Pentagon and assigning a 4 star General to oversee it.

•  Relocated to New York City in 1987 and worked on Wall Street for a private firm.

•  Served as program director for the International Center of Shopping Centers' Political Action  Committee

•  Director of Administration for the 1992 Democratic National Convention in NYC

•  Involved in NYC public education, serving as PTA president, elected to the Community Education Council, and appointed to the Chancellor Advisory Committee

•  Served as Director of New Yorkers for Smaller Class Sizes at the Hispanic Federation

•  Co-owned New York Ticket Service, a premier seating ticket agency with my ex-husband in NYC for ten years.

•  In 2007, returned to Douglas, AZ, and worked in public relations, marketing, and community outreach for Southeast Arizona Medical Center.  Established a Farmers Market, revived the Douglas Chamber of Commerce, established the committee to Light the D,

•  President of the Douglas Rotary Club.  Thru the Club we formed Fire side chats to commemorate the history of Douglas and the surrounding community for the AZ Centennial and celebrated our history with a month of festivities celebrating our rich history.

•  Moved to Kansas City and served as Program Manager of H&R Block's Political Action Committee

•  Returned to Arizona and worked at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix as Executive Assistant to the Surgery Department

•  Co-founded The Know Your Vote Initiative (KYVI) focusing on educating voters about down-ballot elections

•  Currently running for Cochise County Board of Supervisors, District 2

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