| On November 4, 2008, Senator Luz Escamilla, District 10, was elected to the Utah State
Senate, becoming the first Latina elected in the Utah State Senate and the first
immigrant elected in the Utah State Legislature. Now in her fourth term, Senator
Escamilla holds the position of Minority Leader, driving impactful change in legislative
initiatives.
For the past 15 years, Senator Escamilla's policy focus has been the well-being of
Utah's families, aiming to address the social determinants of health and uplift healthcare
outcomes and quality of life. Her advocacy extends to the challenges faced by working
families and the needs of children. Her comprehensive efforts encompass healthcare
access and cost, food security, air quality, transportation access, high quality childcare,
home visiting services, and more. As a passionate advocate for children's
representation and access to essential resources, Senator Escamilla remains
committed to ensuring their well-being and growth.
Senator Luz Escamilla received a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing and a
Master of Public Administration from the University of Utah. Her professional journey
spans extensive experience as a business and political consultant, specializing in
strategy and government relations for businesses and nonprofits. Notably, she was
appointed by Governor Jon Huntsman in 2005 as the inaugural director of the State
Office of Ethnic Affairs, overseeing Asian, Black, Hispanic/Latino, and Pacific Islander
Affairs. Her 13-year tenure at Zion's Bank saw her in roles such as vice president of the
Community Development Group, director for the Business Resource Center, and
Market Manager for the Hispanic/Latino market. Presently, she co-founded and
manages ESCATEC Solutions, dedicated to enhancing technology support and
customer experiences for diverse organizations and entities.
Luz lives on the west side of Salt Lake City with her husband, Juan Carlos, and their
children. |