Early Life, Education and Career
She was born in Boyle Heights, California, the daughter of Representative Edward R. Roybal and Lucille Beserra Roybal. She was educated at Ramona Convent Secondary School in Alhambra, California, and California State University, Los Angeles.
She was a public relations officer and fund raising executive. She was also a member of the California State Assembly from 1986 to 1992.
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