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YEO Bios
Julian McTizic
City Councilman
Bolivar, Tennessee
Julian Anderson McTizic Sr. is a native of Bolivar, a small, rural town in
Hardeman County, TN. Born in December of 1986, he is the youngest
African American to hold a seat as a city councilman in the county. In
addition to serving as a city councilman, Julian is also a member of his
local Rotary chapter, the Bolivar General Hospital Healthcare Foundation,
and a proud representative of WoodmenLife (formerly known as
Woodmen of the World). While he is passionate about local politics, his favorite pastime is making
memories with his wife of seven years, Demetria, and their toddler boys Julian Jr.(3) and Jamison
(2). His love for his family and people in general is what drives him to bring positive change to his
community. His favorite quote, “Be the change you wish to see in the world,” encourages him to
continue striving for success.

Juan Mendez
State Representative
Tempe, AZ

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Juan Mendez is a first-generation American and a native Arizonan.
Elected to the State House of Representatives in 2012, Mendez
represents north Tempe, northwest Mesa, and the Salt River Pima
Maricopa Indian Community. He sits on the Rural & Economic
Development Committee and on the Child & Family Affairs Committee.
He is chair of the Arizona Latino Caucus. Mendez has served on the City
of Phoenix Human Services Advisory Committee working with fellow community leaders to
recommend improvements to senior and family service centers and programs for the homeless.
Mendez serves on the Tempe Community Council as a planner, advocate, and resource to improve
the funding and policies affecting human services in Tempe and the surrounding communities. He
received his associate degree from Phoenix College, then graduated with a B.A. in political science
and a minor in justice studies from Arizona State University.

Dominick Moreno
State Representative
Commerce City, Colorado
State Representative Dominick Moreno was born and raised in Commerce
City, Colorado. He attended Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.,
where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in American government. Less
than a year after his college graduation, Moreno was elected to the
Commerce City Council. He served on the council for three years and as
mayor pro tem before being elected to the Colorado General Assembly
representing District 32. He serves as assistant majority leader and recently sponsored legislation
to expand school breakfast in low-income schools, raise the minimum wage, and increase the
ability for rural communities to invest in renewable energy. @domoreno