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Being a Caseworker
Being a Caseworker
Being a Caseworker
Jennice Fuentes describes her experience as a caseworker in Resident Commissioner Jaime Fuster's office and what it revealed about her personality.
Jennice Fuentes, Chief of Staff, Representative Luis Gutiérrez of Illinois
Congressman Gutiérrez as a Mentor
Congressman Gutiérrez as a Mentor
Congressman Gutiérrez as a Mentor
Jennice Fuentes recalls how Representative Gutiérrez prioritized pay equality and career development.
Jennice Fuentes, Chief of Staff, Representative Luis Gutiérrez of Illinois
Human Aspect
Human Aspect
Human Aspect
Jennice Fuentes recalls her experience during district "citizenship days," when members of Representative Gutiérrez's staff assisted immigrants with their legal paperwork.
Jennice Fuentes, Chief of Staff, Representative Luis Gutiérrez of Illinois
"I Could Be Just Like Her"
"I Could Be Just Like Her"
"I Could Be Just Like Her"
Jennice Fuentes hopes her time as chief of staff inspires young women of color.
Jennice Fuentes, Chief of Staff, Representative Luis Gutiérrez of Illinois
Meeting Luis Gutiérrez
Meeting Luis Gutiérrez
Meeting Luis Gutiérrez
Jennice Fuentes remembers introducing herself to newly-elected Congressman Gutiérrez at a conference on Puerto Rico.
Jennice Fuentes, Chief of Staff, Representative Luis Gutiérrez of Illinois
No Delegation: Part One
No Delegation: Part One
No Delegation: Part One
Jennice Fuentes outlines the difficulties Puerto Rican Resident Commissioners face in the House of Representatives.
Jennice Fuentes, Chief of Staff, Representative Luis Gutiérrez of Illinois
No Delegation: Part Two
No Delegation: Part Two
No Delegation: Part Two
Jennice Fuentes explains the close relationship she witnessed between the Office of the Resident Commissioner and the Puerto Rican Governor.
Jennice Fuentes, Chief of Staff, Representative Luis Gutiérrez of Illinois
No Vote on the House Floor
No Vote on the House Floor
No Vote on the House Floor
Jennice Fuentes recalls the Resident Commissioner finding ways to remain influential in the legislative process without being able to vote on the House Floor.
Jennice Fuentes, Chief of Staff, Representative Luis Gutiérrez of Illinois
Politics in Puerto Rico
Politics in Puerto Rico
Politics in Puerto Rico
Jennice Fuentes explains the two main political parties in Puerto Rico when she was growing up.
Jennice Fuentes, Chief of Staff, Representative Luis Gutiérrez of Illinois
Right Thing to Do
Right Thing to Do
Right Thing to Do
Jennice Fuentes details what motivated her when working on immigration.
Jennice Fuentes, Chief of Staff, Representative Luis Gutiérrez of Illinois
Start on the Hill
Start on the Hill
Start on the Hill
Jennice Fuentes recalls her path to her first job in the House of Representatives with Resident Commissioner Jaime Fuster.
Jennice Fuentes, Chief of Staff, Representative Luis Gutiérrez of Illinois
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