Alexis Calatayud | |
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| Member of the Florida Senate from the 38th district | |
| Assumed office November 8, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Annette Taddeo (redistricting) |
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| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Florida International University (BA) |
Alexis Calatayud is an American politician serving as a member of the Florida Senate for the 38th district. She assumed office on November 8,2022.
Calatayud earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science,international relations,and Spanish from Florida International University. [1]
As a college student,Calatayud interned in the office of Senator Marco Rubio. After graduating from college,she was a fellow at the National Campus Leadership Council in Washington,D.C. In 2018,Calatayud managed Vance Aloupis's campaign for the Florida House of Representatives. From 2018 to 2020,she served as a legislative aide for Aloupis. She joined the Florida Department of Education in 2020,serving as director of legislative affairs and director of public policy and programs. [2] [3]
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