California State AssemblyCandidate for District 54

As a neuroscientist and professor, Dr. Piquado has improved the health and wellbeing of people from children to older adults. Her work includes national efforts to help first responders and veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries and mental health conditions. Tepring also researched the neurobiology and psychology of speech comprehension, and how it is affected by changes in hearing ability as we age. Her research has been awarded grants collectively exceeding $1 million from the U.S. Department of Defense, the American Heart Association, and the U.S. Army. In 2013, Tepring was recognized as a “Distinguished Fellow” by the California State Senate for her work as a Science and Technology Policy Fellow to expand access to services in low-income communities and combat climate change through HOV legislation.

The daughter of a teacher and granddaughter of Air Force service men, Tepring grew up in Sacramento, California. She was a middle and high school math and science teacher serving communities in Sacramento and Los Angeles.

Tepring and her husband, Sgt. John Magallanes of the Long Beach Police Department, have made Rancho Park their home. Tepring and John enjoy the local restaurant scene and socializing with friends.

While California grows and more companies are moving here, too many families in my community are struggling to find good jobs and provide for their children. I will be a voice for our families in Sacramento and work to keep our neighborhoods safe, strengthen our schools and give every child a chance to succeed. That’s why I have earned the endorsement of Assemblymember Adam Gray and Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin.

 As a Neuroscientist, I was funded by the American Heart Association and the U.S. Army to help students and service members find good jobs. I helped the Department of Defense treat first responders and veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries. I am proud of my work as a Science Fellow at the California State Senate to expand access to healthcare services and combat climate change through HOV laws.

I will always push for better ideas and fact-based policies over wasting taxpayer money on outdated systems.

Before I was a Scientist, I was a middle and high school Math and Science Teacher. Too many parents in Los Angeles are dealing with underperforming schools. We need to offer families better choices.

I will stand up to the special interests and fight for more affordable housing.

My husband serves in the Long Beach Police Department. I know we can do more to keep our neighborhoods safe, reduce theft, break-ins and other crimes.

I will focus on solving problems and be a VOICE for working families. 

Dr.  Tepring Michelle Piquado

(657) 229-2874

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