Racquel Armstrong

Racquel Armstrong's career experience includes working as an assistant professor.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am an educator, who has dedicated my career to serving students, families, and protecting public education. I hold a BA from Wellesley College, an MSEd from the University of Pennsylvania, an MBA from The Fisher College of Business, and a PhD from The Ohio State University. As a cancer survivor, I know firsthand how critical access to affordable quality health care and daily living can be and I am committed to protecting that for every family. My career has focused on education, leadership development, and public service. I am a resident of Chandler, Arizona and plan to bring my resilience and fight to the legislature.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

P-20 Education Funding and Access. I am committed to ensuring every student, from preschool through higher education and career technical programs, has access to quality education and the resources they need to succeed.Affordability- I aim to address rising costs of living and wage stagnation by addressing utility price gouging while expanding workforce development opportunities, access to quality healthcare.Infrastructure- I plan to address the need for critical upgrades to aging infrastructure to reduce the reliance on the Colorado River and support long-term water sustainability, transportation, and development.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education Funding and Access, Housing, Healthcare Access, Workforce Development and Small Business, Transportation and Infrastructure, Climate and Environmental protections