In 2018, Gina came within 926 votes of defeating Will Hurd in TX-23. A first-generation Filipino American, Gina was raised by a single mother who came to the United States because she believed in the promise of a better future. After graduating from Boston University on a four year R.O.T.C. scholarship, Gina was commissioned as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Air Force and served tours of duty in Iraq under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Gina returned home to San Antonio following her deployment to help care for her mother who was fighting cancer. Gina has built a career in national security, with a focus on defense intelligence and economic security. This includes serving as the Director for Investment at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative under President Obama. Gina knows that we need a leader standing up for the issues that can make a real impact on people’s lives. That’s why she’s stepping up to serve her country and her community again by running for Congress addressing important issues such as health care, education, trade and unemployment. If you would like to know more about Gina and her campaign you can visit ginaortizjones.com for more information and become a supporter. If you enjoyed this podcast please click and subscribe for notification of future episodes, and if you haven’t had an opportunity to read my book, Breaking Protocol Forging A Path Beyond Diplomacy it is available at your favorite online retailer or for download to your kindle, table or smart phone. Stay safe, stay healthy and many blessings.