Representative Genevieve Mina is a Democrat representing Alaska House District 19, which includes the Anchorage neighborhoods of Airport Heights, Mountain View, and Russian Jack. Born on March 11, 1996, in Anchorage to Filipino immigrant parents , she is a lifelong resident of the district and has focused her career on health policy, community advocacy, and bridging policy with people.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School ; University of Alaska Anchorage, B.A. in Political Science , where she was a Varsity Seawolf Debater.

• Political Experience:

  • Alaska House of Representatives, State Representative - District 19 .
  • Alaska Legislature, Legislative Aide .
  • Municipality of Anchorage, Assembly Aide ; Public Transit Advisory Board .
  • Alaska Young Democrats, President ; Democratic National Convention Delegate .
  • Airport Heights Community Council, Executive Board .

Notable Achievements and Positions

Mina has championed health policy legislation, including HB 265 to permanently expand telehealth services in Alaska through bipartisan efforts. She supported increases in Basic Student Allocation and defined benefits, improvements to SNAP benefits, Medicaid payments for family caregivers, recognition of Filipino American History Month, better snow plowing, and increased behavioral health funding. She advocates for pro-choice and pro-LGBTQ+ policies. Previously, she worked in nonprofit communications, including as Communications Specialist at Alaska Primary Care Association and Program Director at Build Back Better Alaska . She has served on boards including Alaska Women Ascend, The Alaska Center, and Alaska Public Interest Research Group, and is a recipient of the Nick Begich Scholarship and alum of the New American Leaders program.