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Pedro RamirezA graduate of Cal State Fresno with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s in Public Policy and Administration with a concentration in Urban Planning at Cal State Long Beach. Pedro grew up in the agriculture rich California Central Valley. Pedro is passionate about community involvement and dedicated to giving a voice to underrepresented communities. As an undocumented Immigrant, Pedro has worked with labor organizations, elected officials and community groups to champion pro-immigrant policies such as the California Dream Act, the Federal Dream Act, and access to an affordable quality education. In 2010, Pedro was elected Student Body President at Fresno State. As one of the nation's first undocumented student government leaders; Pedro was able to advocate for immigration reform at the national level. Prior to joining the California Labor Federation Pedro had positions in labor, nonprofit, and served as a council aide for Los Angeles Council Member Gilbert Cedillo.
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