Deb Michel was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is a proud graduate of the University of New Mexico, where she earned two bachelor’s degrees, one in Philosophy, the other in Political Science. Although still in her late 20s, Deb has worked extensively to elect strong, progressive Democratic leaders and to expand opportunities for young people to engage in the political process. She is currently Vice President of the Young Democrats of New Mexico, has served as Deputy Campaign Manager for state House and city council races across central New Mexico, is the co-founder of a youth-centered PAC ‘Project Youth Rising’, and is the Western Regional Director for the Young Democrats of America Hispanic & Latino Caucus.
As a first-generation Mexican American, she is especially passionate about advancing policies that address immigration, affordability, healthcare access in rural communities, and the rights of working-class families. A tireless advocate, Deb brings the same work-ethic she learned from her mother and father, who had careers in retail management while raising two children in Albuquerque’s International District. She believes public service is a promise to match the hard work of the people you represent, and that New Mexicans deserve nothing less.
