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Juan Diego (J.D.) Mazuera Arias

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Juan Diego (J.D.) Mazuera Arias is running for City Council Member.

Personal background

Juan Diego (JD) Mazuera Arias was born in Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia, and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in political science from Queens University of Charlotte and a master's degree in public administration from New York University.

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JD Mazuera Arias | CHCI

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Young Hispanic man who went to college as a "dreamer" aspires to ...

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Professional background

JD founded the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute and currently serves as its vice president of civic engagement. Previously, he worked as a senior government affairs assistant for the Century Foundation, a progressive think tank, and as a legislative fellow for Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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JD Mazuera Arias | CHCI

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Candidate website

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Candidate website

Political background

This is JD's first time running for public office.

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East alumnus Mazuera-Arias runs for city council – The Eagle

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East alumnus Mazuera-Arias runs for city council – The Eagle

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Candidate website

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Candidate website

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Candidate website

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East alumnus Mazuera-Arias runs for city council – The Eagle

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East alumnus Mazuera-Arias runs for city council – The Eagle

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JD Mazuera Arias | CHCI

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JD Mazuera Arias | CHCI

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Public Services

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Housing & Urban Development

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Transportation & Infrastructure

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Education

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