Candidate for
Council Member; City of Buena Park

Virginia is a mother, wife, grandmother and small business owner. She understands the challenges Buena Park families and local businesses are facing in today's economy.

When it comes to our city Virginia believes in transparency, innovation and collaboration. She has been recognized for reaching out to the community on many levels. She believes we must work together to build a stronger community by making specific improvements to the city communication plan. No one does it by themselves, it takes "All of Us" working together, regardless of the party.

She has lived in Buena Park for nineteen years, with her husband Kenny and their two dog's Gigi and Benny. Her daughter Tammy and their seven adopted grandchildren also live in Buena Park.

Work History + Northrop Grumman Defense Contractor from 1981-2011. Her thirty year career there included support and management positions in IT, Property Management, TQM and Facilities Management.

In 2010 + Purchased Bella Dia Salon & Day Spa, Inc. (formally "Sara's World of Beauty") on Beach Blvd. in Buena Park.

Biographical Highlights

 Small business owner in Buena Park  Retired from Northrop Grumman (30 years)  Previous Chairman of the Board for West OC Regional

Chamber of Commerce

Park

Foundation

Giving Children Hope

Boys & Girls Club of Buena Park

Community Recognition

2014 May + Buena Park Community Center - Business Partner Award 2014 March - Women in Leadership, Buena Park Woman's Club 2014 March - Certificate of Commendation for Woman of the Year, City of Buena Park 2014 March - Woman of the Year, for California 65th District, Assembly Woman Sharon-Quirk-Silva. 2013 June, Buena Park Small Business Leader of the Year - award by West Orange County Regional Chamber of Commerce 2013 March - Women of Distinction in Business award, from Sharon Quirk-Silva, Assemblywoman, 65th District; 2013 April - The Integrity of Profession award by Soroptimist International of Buena Park 2012 Community Service Award from BP Rotary 2011 & 13 - The Buena Park "Business Leader of the Year". Chamber member for one or more years; significant contributions to the community, Chamber and their industry; sound business practices; visionary approach and dedication.