CHC BOLD PAC Endorses Lucia Báez-Geller in Florida’s 27th Congressional District


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 4, 2024

Contact: Diana Castaneda

Diana@chcboldpac.com


                             CHC BOLD PAC Endorses Lucia Báez-Geller

                                 in Florida’s 27th Congressional District 



Washington D.C. - As part of its commitment to expanding Latino representation in Congress, today CHC BOLD PAC is endorsing Lucia Báez-Geller in FL-27. CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement on this endorsement:


"I'm proudly endorsing Lucia Báez-Geller for Congress for Florida's 27th Congressional District. As the daughter of a Cuban father, who escaped communism for a better life in America, and a Colombian mother, who came to America to build a better future, Lucia epitomizes the spirit of opportunity and determination. As a mother, wife, and dedicated educator for fifteen years, Lucia understands the value of hard work and the importance of inclusive representation,” said CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez. “Now, as she steps up to run for Congress, Lucia brings with her a powerful voice that champions the dreams and aspirations of all Americans, regardless of background. Lucia Báez Geller is not just running for Congress; she's running for every person who has ever dared to dream of a brighter future. Let's rally behind her and pave the way for a Congress that truly reflects the diversity and strength of our great nation."


ABOUT LUCIA BÁEZ-GELLER


Lucia Báez-Geller is an educator, community leader, and proud Floridian. The daughter of a Colombian mother, and a Cuban father, who came to Miami fleeing communism, Lucia saw the sacrifices her parents made to achieve the American Dream. Lucia’s father fled communism in Cuba in the 1980’s. He survived and found his way to America after spending a month living on the Peruvian embassy’s ground with almost no food or water. Finally, he was able to board a ship heading for America. Lucia was raised by her single mother, who worked multiple jobs to ensure Lucia got the best education possible.


As the first in her family to go to college, Lucia has seen first hand how the power of education can change lives. That’s why Lucia became a teacher for Miami’s public school system, teaching thousands of students English and Language Arts at Miami Beach Senior High from 2005 to 2020.

Lucia’s passion for education and helping the community that built her prompted her to run for Miami-Dade County School Board District 3. Since 2020, Lucia has helped improve Miami-Dade’s public schools, keeping schools safe, protecting all students from extreme attacks, and ensuring students are prepared to level up in the classroom.


Lucia graduated from Spring Hill College in 2005 with a degree in English and secondary education and later earned a MS in English Education and an Education Specialist degree in curriculum and instruction from Florida International University. Lucia and her husband David Geller are parents to a two year old daughter.


CHC BOLD PAC


BOLD PAC is the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and is dedicated to increasing diversity in the House and Senate by getting more Latinos and Latinas elected. In 2022, BOLD PAC elected the largest Democratic CHC in history, bringing nine new Latinos to the House, including four in seats that were picked up by House Democrats. This was the result of over $6 Million in direct investments for Latino candidates, the largest sum in the organization’s history. Additionally, BOLD PAC played an integral role in protecting the Democratic majority in the Senate by helping re-elect Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, the first and only Latina in the Senate. 


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CHC BOLD PAC, the campaign arm of the Hispanic Caucus, was founded in 2001 to increase Latino representation in Congress. Since its founding, BOLD PAC has more than doubled the size of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.


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PARA DISTRIBUCIÓN INMEDIATA: 

Abril 4, 2024

Contacto: Diana Castaneda

Diana@chcboldpac.com



CHC BOLD PAC respalda a Lucia Báez-Geller

en el distrito Congresional 27 de Florida



Washington D.C. Como parte de su compromiso por ampliar la representación latina en el Congreso, hoy CHC BOLD PAC respalda a Lucia Báez-Geller en FL-27. La presidenta del CHC BOLD PAC, Linda Sánchez, emitió la siguiente declaración sobre este respaldo:


"Estamos orgullosos de apoyar a Lucia Báez-Geller para el Congreso por el Distrito 27 de Florida. Como hija de un padre cubano quien escapó del comunismo para tener una vida mejor en los Estados Unidos y de una madre colombiana que vino a Estados Unidos para construir un futuro mejor. Lucia personifica el espíritu de oportunidad y determinación. Como madre, esposa y dedicada educadora con experiencia de quince años, Lucia comprende el valor del trabajo duro y la importancia de la representación inclusiva", dijo Linda Sánchez, presidenta de CHC BOLD PAC. "Ahora, cuando se postula para el Congreso, Lucía trae consigo una voz poderosa que defiende los sueños y aspiraciones de todos los estadounidenses, independientemente de su origen. Lucia Báez-Geller no solo se postula para el Congreso; se postula para cada persona que alguna vez se ha atrevido a soñar con un futuro mejor. Apoyemos a Lucia y allanemos el camino para un Congreso que verdaderamente refleje la diversidad y la fuerza de nuestra gran nación".


ACERCA DE LUCIA BÁEZ-GELLER


Lucia Báez-Geller es educadora, líder comunitaria y orgullosa floridana. Hija de madre colombiana y padre cubano, quien llegó a Miami huyendo del comunismo, Lucía vio los sacrificios que hicieron sus padres para lograr el sueño americano. El padre de Lucia huyó del comunismo en Cuba en los años 80. Sobrevivió y encontró su camino hacia los Estados Unidos, después de pasar un mes viviendo en el terreno de la embajada peruana, casi sin comida y agua. Finalmente, pudo abordar un barco con destino a América. Lucia fue criada por su madre soltera, quien tuvo múltiples trabajos para garantizar que Lucia recibiera la mejor educación posible.


Como la primera persona de su familia en ir a la universidad, Lucia ha visto de primera mano cómo el poder de la educación puede cambiar vidas. Es por eso que Lucía se convirtió en maestra del sistema de escuelas públicas de Miami, enseñando inglés y artes del lenguaje a miles de estudiantes en Miami Beach Senior High de 2005 a 2020.


La pasión de Lucia por la educación y por ayudar a la comunidad, la impulsó a postularse para el Distrito 3 de la Junta Escolar del Condado de Miami-Dade. Desde 2020, Lucia ha ayudado a mejorar las escuelas públicas de Miami-Dade, manteniendo las escuelas seguras, protegiendo a todos los estudiantes de ataques extremos y garantizando que los estudiantes estén preparados para seguir superándose en el aula.


Lucia se graduó de Spring Hill College en 2005 con una licenciatura en inglés y educación secundaria y luego obtuvo una maestría en educación inglesa y un título de especialista en educación e instrucción de la Universidad Internacional de Florida. Lucia y su esposo David Geller son padres de una hija de dos años.

CHC BOLD PAC


BOLD PAC es el brazo de campaña del Caucus Hispano del Congreso (CHC) y se dedica a aumentar la diversidad en la Cámara y el Senado, y a lograr que más latinos y latinas sean elegidos. En 2022, BOLD PAC eligió al CHC demócrata más grande de la historia, trayendo nueve nuevos latinos a la Cámara, incluidos cuatro escaños que fueron retomados por los demócratas en la Cámara. Este fue el resultado de más de $6 millones en inversiones directas para candidatos latinos, la suma más grande en la historia de la organización. Además, BOLD PAC desempeñó un papel integral en la protección de la mayoría demócrata en el Senado, al ayudar a reelegir a la Senadora Catherine Cortez Masto, la primera y única latina en el Senado.



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CHC BOLD PAC, el brazo de campaña del Hispanic Caucus, fue fundado en 2001 para aumentar la representación latina en el Congreso. Desde su fundación, BOLD PAC ha más que duplicado el tamaño del Caucus Hispano del Congreso.

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