Siah Correa Hemphill
Siah Correa Hemphill | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 28th district | |
| In office December 31, 2020 – December 31, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Gabriel Ramos |
| Succeeded by | Gabriel Ramos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Siah Correa |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jay Hemphill |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Western New Mexico University (BA, MA) |
Siah Correa Hemphill is an American politician, educator, and school psychologist who served as a member of the New Mexico Senate from the 28th district. Elected in 2020, she assumed office after the resignation of her predecessor in December 2020.
Early life and education
[edit]Hemphill was born and raised in Grant County, New Mexico. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education and Master of Arts in school psychology from Western New Mexico University.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Prior to entering politics, Hemphill worked as an educator for 25 years. In October 2019, Hemphill announced her intention to challenge moderate incumbent Democrat Gabriel Ramos in the 2020 election.[3][4] Hemphill defeated Ramos in the primary, and defeated Republican nominee James Williams in the November general election.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Hemphill and her husband, Jay Hemphill, have four children. One of Hemphill’s sons was born with a genetic disorder and several disabilities.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Blaber, Mona (May 12, 2020). "N.M. Senate District 28: Sierra Club endorses Siah Correa Hemphill". Rio Grande Chapter. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ "Faculty & Staff". Aldo Leopold Charter School. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ "Siah Correa Hemphill announces candidacy for NM Senate, District 28". www.grantcountybeat.com. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ Candidate, The (May 2020). "Q&A: Senate District 28 Siah Correa Hemphill". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ Romero, Leah. "Correa Hemphill wins state Senate District 28 race". Silver City Sun-News. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ "About". Siah Correa Hemphill. Archived from the original on June 9, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
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