Juan Mendez's Biography
- State Senate (AZ) - District 8, Democratic
Contact Information
Office
Arizona State Capitol Complex
1700 West Washington Street
Room 213
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Full Name:
Juan Mendez
Gender:
Male
Family:
Married
Birth Date:
05/18/1985
Birth Place:
Arizona
Home City:
Tempe, AZ
Religion:
Atheist/Secular Humanism
MPA, Nonprofit Administration, Arizona State University, 2020-2022
BA, Political Science, Arizona State University, 2006-2008
AA, Classical Studies, Phoenix College, 2003-2006
Senator, Arizona State Senate, District 8, 2023-Present
Senator, Arizona State Senate, District 26, 2017-2023
Representative, Arizona State House of Representatives, District 26, 2013-2017
Precinct/ State Committee Member, Arizona Democratic Party
Former Member, Children and Family Affairs Committee, Arizona State House of Representatives
Former Member, Finance Committee, Arizona State Senate
Former Member, Government Committee, Arizona State Senate
Former Member, Natural Resources and Energy Committee, Arizona State Senate
Chair, Resolutions Committee, Arizona Democratic Party
Former Member, Rural and Economic Development Committee, Arizona State House of Representatives
Former Member, Transportation and Technology Committtee, Arizona State Senate
Former Member, Water and Agriculture Committee, Arizona State Senate
Member, Elections Committee, Arizona State Senate, 2023-Present
Member, Government Committee, Arizona State Senate, 2023-Present
Substitute Teacher, Tempe Union High School District, 2015-present
Community Voice Mail Manager, Community Information & Referral, 2009-2013
Information and Referral Specialist, Community Information & Referral, 2009
Customer Service Associate, Fry's Electronics, 2009
Field Organizer, Arizona Democratic Party, 2008
Political Coordinator, Ironworkers Local 75, 2008
Board Member, Tempe Community Council, 2013-present
Secretary/Treasurer, Democratic Party, District Level
Member, Human Services Advisory Committee, Phoenix
Volunteer, Valley of the Sun United Way
Computer Lab Instructor, Boys & Girls Club of the East Valley, 2007-2008
Favorite Book:
Rain of Gold - Victor Villasenor
Favorite Movie:
Synecdoche, New York - Charlie Kaufman
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Juan is also an avid rock climber, hiker and advocate for the environment.