Kris Valderrama


Kriselda "Kris" Valderrama is an American politician who represents district 26 in the Maryland House of Delegates.

Early life and career

Valderrama was born in Washington, D.C., and is of Filipino ancestry. She graduated from Oxon Hill Senior High School, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy from Salisbury State University.

In the legislature

Valderrama has been a member of the House of Delegates since January 10, 2007. She served on the House Judiciary Committee from 2007 to 2015. She currently serves on the Economic Matters committee, where she chairs the Workers Compensation subcommittee, as well as serves as the House Chair, Joint Committee on Workers' Compensation Benefit & Insurance Oversight Committee.
She currently serves as the Chair of the Maryland Legislative Asian Pacific American Caucus and is also a member of Women Legislators of Maryland.

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