Quick Info
| Profession | Community leader, author, small business owner |
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| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Oregon |
Latest News about Krista Perez
14/08/2026
Further reporting confirmed that Perez was a Tacoma candidate for the Washington State House and described her as a business owner and author who lives on Tacoma’s Eastside with her two children. The coverage noted that her campaign focused on working families, childcare, affordable housing, and public transportation.
13/08/2026
Krista Perez was arrested in Tacoma on suspicion of driving under the influence while she was campaigning for a Washington State House seat. News reports said she was booked into jail after the arrest, and the case drew attention because she was also a Democratic candidate in the 29th Legislative District.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Krista Perez is an American community leader, author, entrepreneur, and nonprofit founder based in Tacoma, Washington. |
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| Known For | Founding the Tacoma Women of Color Collective, co-founding The Community Market, and publishing Unearthing Our Roots. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | Law, Economics, and Public Policy |
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| Institution | University of Washington |
| Graduation Year | 2016 |
Personal Life
| Residence | Tacoma, Washington |
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| Children | 2 |
Family
| Father | From Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
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| Mother | From a migrant working family that later settled in Oregon |
Career
| Current | Works in workforce and economic development grant allocation through the Community Reinvestment Fund at the Department of Commerce |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Published the book Unearthing Our Roots in 2021 | |
| 2. Spent part of early childhood in Mexico | |
| 3. Started her first business at age 19 | |
| 4. Lives with her two children on Tacoma’s eastside |
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