Councilmember Patsy Ayala

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Year Elected: 2024

Patsy has been a resident of Santa Clarita since 2000. She has ample experience in the public sector working with members of the California Assembly and California Senate. In the private sector, she gained experience with international corporations at General Electric Aircraft Engines, where she helped to start the operation of a high-tech engineering center.

Patsy has contributed extensively to the legislative process in the State of California working on issues such as high-speed rail, the environment, water, sanitation, safety and other legislative areas. She acted on behalf of state legislators for government affairs, legislative work and creating opportunities to serve the constituents and navigate the State of California’s agencies. She managed emergency crisis cases like the Aliso Canyon Gas Leak and COVID-19 concerns, such as unemployment and safety protocols.

Patsy has also been an active member of the community. She has served as a leader in the Latino community and played a key role in numerous civic and educational organizations, including boards and committees for the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Latino Business Alliance & Government Affairs Council, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Valley Industry Association, Saugus Union School District, William S. Hart Union High School District and College of the Canyons. Over the years, she has received commendations and awards for her involvement in the community, including being named the 21st Senatorial District Woman of the Year in 2013.

Patsy has a bachelor’s degree in Computer Systems Management. She also has certificates of study through Coursera in Politics from Yale University and Marketing from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.