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Kris Valderrama

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Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Kriselda 'Kris' Valderrama
  • Gender:
    Female
  • Birth Place:
    Washington, DC
  • Home City:
    Fort Washington, MD
  • Family:
    Husband: Abraham; 2 Children: Jordan, Evan
Personal Details

Kriselda "Kris" Valderrama is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 26. She was first elected to the chamber in 2006. Valderrama is running for re-election in the primary on June 26, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Valderrama's professional experience includes working as the anchor and co-host of Valderrama's America.

Education

  • BS, Respiratory Therapy, Salisbury State University, 1996

Professional Experience

  • BS, Respiratory Therapy, Salisbury State University, 1996
  • Strategic Communications Specialist, Public Affairs Department, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), 2001-present
  • Anchor/Co-Host, Valderrama's America, 1997-present
  • Executive Staff, Office of International President, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), 1998-2001
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist, Inova Fairfax Hospital, 1996-1998
  • Executive Staff, Office of International President, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), 1992-1993

Political Experience

  • BS, Respiratory Therapy, Salisbury State University, 1996
  • Strategic Communications Specialist, Public Affairs Department, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), 2001-present
  • Anchor/Co-Host, Valderrama's America, 1997-present
  • Executive Staff, Office of International President, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), 1998-2001
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist, Inova Fairfax Hospital, 1996-1998
  • Executive Staff, Office of International President, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), 1992-1993
  • Delegate, Maryland State House of Delegates, District 26, 2006-present
  • Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore, Maryland State House of Delegates
  • Deputy Majority Whip, Maryland State House of Delegates, 2011-2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Appointed Boards Committee, Chair, Law Enforcement and State-Appointed Boards Committee, Prince George’s County Delegation, 2011-present

Member, Criminal Justice Information Advisory Board, 2010-present

Member, Governor's Family Violence Council, 2008-present

Member, Maryland State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision, 2007-present

Member, Prince George’s County Delegation, 2007-present

Member, Women Legislators of Maryland, 2007-present

Former Member, Subcommittee on Banking, Economic Development, Science and Technology, Maryland State House of Delegates

Former Member, Subcommittee on Unemployment Insurance, Maryland State House of Delegates

Appointed Boards Committee, Vice-Chair, Law Enforcement and State-Appointed Boards Committee, Prince George’s County Delegation, 2008-2010

Chair, Asian Pacific American Democratic Caucus of Maryland, 1996-1997

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Economic Matters

Member, Legislative Policy

Member, Subcommittee on Business Regulation

Chair, Subcommittee on Workers Compensation

Co-Chair, Workers Compensation Benefit and Insurance Oversight

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BS, Respiratory Therapy, Salisbury State University, 1996
  • Strategic Communications Specialist, Public Affairs Department, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), 2001-present
  • Anchor/Co-Host, Valderrama's America, 1997-present
  • Executive Staff, Office of International President, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), 1998-2001
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist, Inova Fairfax Hospital, 1996-1998
  • Executive Staff, Office of International President, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), 1992-1993
  • Delegate, Maryland State House of Delegates, District 26, 2006-present
  • Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore, Maryland State House of Delegates
  • Deputy Majority Whip, Maryland State House of Delegates, 2011-2018
  • Board of Directors, Family Matters of Greater Washington, 2018-present
  • Member, Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, 1992-present
  • Communications Director, International Chamber of Asian and American Business Executives
  • Member, National Philippine Cultural Foundation Incorporated
  • Member, Prince George's County Chapter, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
  • Member, Saint Columba Church
  • Member, Southern Christian Leadership Conference
  • Member, Young Democrats of Maryland
  • Member, Filipino Inter-Collegiate Network Dialogue, 1993-1996
  • Member, Philippine American Cultural Arts Society, 1985-1990

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