Barbara Hernandez ** represents **Illinois' 50th District in the Illinois House of Representatives, appointed in March 2019. Born and raised on the East side of Aurora, Illinois, as the daughter of first-generation immigrants, she graduated from East Aurora High School in 2010 and has focused on youth programs, job creation, education, and advocacy for immigrant families. Notable achievements include being elected the youngest Kane County Board member for District 8 at age 24 in 2016, founding the Aurora Youth Summit, creating a successful Facebook job opportunities group with over 5,000 members, and serving as the youngest Latina state representative.

Education and Political Experience

• B.S. from Aurora University
• Associate's from Waubonsee Community College
• Master's in Public Administration from Aurora University

Political Experience

• Appointed to Illinois House, 50th District ; previously appointed to 83rd District
• Former Kane County Board member
• Former Chief of Staff for State Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
• Member, Aurora Township Youth Council
• Member, Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board
• Founder, Aurora Youth Summit