Eva Bermudez Zimmerman
Eva Bermudez Zimmerman | |
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| Democratic candidate for The Democratic Party's Nomination for Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 9, 1987 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Interamerican University of Puerto Rico |
| Website | Official website |
Eva Bermudez Zimmerman (born June 9, 1987) is a community activist, former elected municipal official, labor organizer, and current candidate seeking the Democratic Party's nomination to run for Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut.[1]. Zimmerman entered the convention just three days after declaring her run for Lieutenant Governor, surprising the state party convention and receiving 40% of the delegates[2]. Eva Bermudez Zimmerman will face Susan Bysiewicz in Connecticut's August 14th primary for the Democratic nomination[3].
Early life
Eva Bermudez Zimmerman was born and raised in Hartford, Connecticut. She is the daughter of parents who migrated to Hartford from Puerto Rico. Her parents were strong activists. When she was nearly two years old, she became a plaintiff in the landmark school desegregation case Sheff v. O'Neill[1]. The court ruled that "the state had an affirmative obligation to provide Connecticut's school children with a substantially equal educational opportunity... the Court further concluded that school districting based upon town and city boundary lines are unconstitutional"[4]. Zimmerman's family lived in the South End of Hartford[5]. Her father, Pedro, served in the military and became a teacher, working at a Hartford North End school[6]. This area experienced drug and gang-related violence during her youth. Eva remembers losing friends to the violence that plagued Hartford during her youth[7]. Her mother, Carmen, owned and operated a local business in New Britain, Connecticut making wedding and quinceañera cakes[8].
Eva attended a regional magnet school established in response to the Sheff v. O'Neill verdict[1]. She enjoyed learning, and had interests in engineering, debate, and science[9]. Zimmerman graduated high school early, at age 16[1]. Following high school, Rotary International selected her for a humanitarian service project in the Favelas of Brazil, making her fluent in Portuguese. Growing up in a bilingual community, she also became fluent in Spanish. This experience in Brazil led her to a career in activism, fighting against poverty, advocating for wider healthcare access, and supporting labor rights.
Education
Zimmerman received her undergraduate degree from Interamerican University of Puerto Rico.
Personal life
Eva currently resides with her husband, Stacy Zimmerman, in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.
Career
After college, Eva received the prestigious Cordova Fernos Fellowship with Congressman Charles Rangel of New York. During her time on Capitol Hill, she worked on the Stimulus bill[10]. She returned to Connecticut and became the campaign manager for Edwin Vargas's successful State Representative campaign[11][12]. As an organizer, she worked on and managed several state representative and state senate campaigns. In 2012, Eva organized for the Obama reelection campaign in Nevada.
In 2015, the Connecticut's General Assembly honored her as the state's Latina Citizen of the Year[13], partly for helping over 5,000 Connecticut residents sign up for health insurance[14]. Zimmerman served on the Newtown legislative council[15]. In 2016, Eva ran unsuccessfully for state representative in Newtown[16].
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Altimari, Daniela. "Who Is Eva Bermudez Zimmerman? A Fresh Face With A History Of Activism".
- ↑ https://ctmirror.org/2018/05/19/bysiewicz-endorsed-dogged-surging-zimmerman/
- ↑ https://ctmirror.org/2018/05/19/bysiewicz-endorsed-dogged-surging-zimmerman/
- ↑ Delaney, Stephen Brecker, "Sheff vs. O'Neill, Connecticut's landmark desegregation case" (2000). Doctoral Dissertations Available from Proquest. AAI3000304. https://scholarworks.umass.edu/dissertations/AAI3000304
- ↑ http://www.courant.com/politics/hc-pol-eva-bermudez-zimmerman-connecticut-20180523-story.html
- ↑ http://www.courant.com/politics/hc-pol-eva-bermudez-zimmerman-connecticut-20180523-story.html
- ↑ http://www.courant.com/politics/hc-pol-eva-bermudez-zimmerman-connecticut-20180523-story.html
- ↑ http://www.courant.com/politics/hc-pol-eva-bermudez-zimmerman-connecticut-20180523-story.html
- ↑ http://www.courant.com/politics/hc-pol-eva-bermudez-zimmerman-connecticut-20180523-story.html
- ↑ http://www.courant.com/politics/hc-pol-eva-bermudez-zimmerman-connecticut-20180523-story.html
- ↑ http://www.courant.com/politics/hc-pol-eva-bermudez-zimmerman-connecticut-20180523-story.html
- ↑ https://ballotpedia.org/Edwin_Vargas
- ↑ http://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/archives/entry/20180516_whats_wrong_with_this_picture/
- ↑ https://newtownbee.com/106th-district-challenger-eva-zimmerman-hoping-to-bolster-democratic-majority-in-statehouse/
- ↑ https://newtownbee.com/former-council-member-eva-bermudez-zimmerman-announces-statehouse-bid/
- ↑ https://newtownbee.com/former-council-member-eva-bermudez-zimmerman-announces-statehouse-bid/
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