Michael Padilla's Biography
- Mayor (Topeka, KS) - At-Large
Contact Information
215 Southeast 7th Street, Room 350
Topeka, KS 66603
Full Name:
Michael Padilla
Gender:
Female
Family:
3 Children: Erick, Cristina, and Lorraine
Birth Date:
03/19/1976
Birth Place:
New York City
Home City:
Topeka, KS
Religion:
Christian
MBA, Leadership and Human Resources, Fort Hays State University, 2015-2018
Attended, Non-Profit Leadership and Accounting, Center for Non-Profit Leadership, 2005-2006
Certificate, Administration, First Step Fast Track, Kauffman Foundation, 2006
Certificate, Credit Smart Curriculum, Freddie Mac, 2005-2006
Certificate, Homebuyer Counselor, NeighborWorks America, 2006
BS, Biology, Wichita State University, 2000-2001
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Kansas, District 2, 2020
Mayor, City of Topeka, 2018-Present
Councilwoman, City of Topeka, 2013-Present
No committee memberships found.
No caucus information on file.
Executive Director, Topeka Habitat for Humanity, 2010-2015
Diversity and Inclusion Representative, Westar Energy, 2015-Present
Founder and Hermanitas Coordinator, MANA de Topeka, 2010-2011
Chief Financial Officer, Community Relations, and Spanish Services Coordinator, Housing and Credit Counseling, Incorporated, 2005-2010
Contractor, Jones Huyett Partners, 2007-2009
Biology Instructor, Butler Community College, 2003-2005
Owner and Manager, Dry-cleaning and Laundry, Cleaning and Home Services, 2003-2005
Employee, Office of International Programs Manager, Wichita State University, 2001-2003
No organizational membership information on file.
Awards:
2014 Leadership Kansas Alum
Employer of Excellence, YMCA, 2013
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
"I'm running to represent the people of the Second Congressional District of Kansas because the rich and diverse individuals that make Kansas a wonderful place to raise a family are being threatened by division of all kinds. We must work to bring Kansans together. I support policies that move beyond political party lines. I will advocate to ensure that every Kansan has access to quality healthcare, meaningful jobs to support their families, a decent place to live, access to quality education, and the roads and bridges needed to move everyone-- including our rural communities--safely across our state.
Public service is not about politics--it's about people. When I look at a map of the 2nd Congressional District, I don't see red and blue counties, I see friends and neighbors. I see teachers, pastors, and farmers. I see our children. I see all of us. Our families deserve an advocate who understands the challenges Kansans face. I am the only candidate who has personally wrestled with these issues, and I have learned that I can use my story to help others overcome their circumstances. I have spent my entire career serving Kansas families. I won't stand by and watch us struggle any longer."