Candidate, Florida State House of Representatives, District 118, 2010

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Internal Audit/Compliance Coordinator, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, Inc.

Program Assistant, Florida International University

Student Mentor, SIA Tech Charter High School

Testing Specialist, SIA Tech Charter High School, Homestead Job Corps

Volunteer/Instructor, American Red Cross in Mass Care for Disasters

Founder, Charlie and Friends Foundation

Events Committee, Kids and Families Foundation

Volunteer, Metro Life Church

Governing Board, SIA Tech Charter High School

Awards:

Employee of the Year - 2007/2008 - SIATech Charter High School

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

12/05/2004

Father's Name:

John C Lopez, Sr.

Favorite Athlete:

Jim Thorpe

Favorite Color:

Blue & Orange

Favorite Websites:

www.votecharleslopez.com

First Job:

Opa-Locka Hialeah Flea Market. Selling brooms and household items.

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Professional Singer, Reading Books

Mother's Name:

Cristina Lopez

Mother's Occupation:

Housekeeper, Nanny

Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:

Sit down with everyone I love and tell them why. & Travel the World

Personal Hero and Why:

Pastor Steve Alessi. With a family of 4 and a wife, Pastor Steve had a heart attack - but he survived! His mentorship and leadership are keys to living a long, healthy, and balanced life. I'm honored and privileged to be mentored by him.

Priority Issues:

1. Education - Addressing High School Drop-out and Recovery
2. Job Creation - Promoting Job Creation and long-term success w/ in District 118

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

To effectively and efficiently impact my community w/ the passion to serve that has followed me from my youth to adulthood. As a teacher, becoming knowledgeable about the high drop-out rate, I cannot stand back. I strongly feel that my background and professional experience will help me address this urgent issue.

Spouse's Occupation:

Personal Banker