Meet my Staff
District Director
Executive Assistant
- Sonja Pang
District DirectorSonja Pang
District Director - Jessica Andalon
Executive AssistantJessica Andalon
Executive Assistant - Jessica AvenaJessica Avena
District Director
Executive Assistant
- Ken Hunt
Policy AdvisorKen Hunt
Policy Advisor - Laura A. Mancha
Community Services LiaisonLaura A. Mancha
Community Services Liaison - Virgina Marquez
Community Services LiaisonVirgina Marquez
Community Services Liaison
Laura A. Mancha is currently a Community Service Liaison for Supervisor Baca and has worked for the County of San Bernardino for 7 years. She is a passionate supporter of public education and has served as a local school trustee for over 25 years. Laura is a proud graduate of our local school systems and obtained her Master’s Degree from California State San Bernardino in 2016. She is a strong advocate for people with disabilities. Laura and her life partner, Manuel, are life-long residences from the City of Fontana.
Community Services Liaison
Virginia Marquez‘ responsibilities include partnerships and collaborations with municipalities and other entities within the 5th District, namely, the City of Colton, the Colton Joint Unified School District, and the Community of Rosena Ranch. Ms. Marquez truly believes in public service and the need to respond to quality of life issues in an expeditious manner.
Ms. Marquez is a lifelong resident of the City of San Bernardino, attended and graduated from Pacific High School, and California State University – San Bernardino. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology. Her career spanned 33 years with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, where she was assigned to 3 prisons and 6 parole units. Subsequent to her retirement, she was elected to 2 terms as the 1st Ward Councilwoman for the City of San Bernardino from 2010-2018. During her tenure, Ms. Marquez was assigned to represent her city on the County’s Inter Agency Council on Homelessness (ICH), and also chaired the San Bernardino Hometown Military Hero Banner Program.
Ms. Marquez belongs to the following professional organizations:
- California Correctional Peace Officer Association (Retiree Chapter)
- Home of the Neighborly Service (Board Member)
- League of Women Voters-San Bernardino area (Board Member)
Ms. Marquez is a parishioner of the Saint Anthony Catholic Church in San Bernardino.
Community Services Liaison
- Marlandra Johnson
Field RepresentativeMarlandra Johnson
Field Representative - Leanne Uribe
Field Representative ILeanne Uribe
Field Representative I - Edwin Delgado
Staff AssistantEdwin Delgado
Staff Assistant
Marlandra Johnson serves as a Field Representative here at the office of Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. Her staff responsibilities are organizing ways to assist with constituent services and concerns. She is passionate about empowering the youth and servicing the homeless in our community. She received her AA from San Bernardino Valley College and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Cal State University of San Bernardino. She is passionate about what she does and is determined to make a difference.
Field Representative
Leanne Uribe serves as a Field Representative for Supervisor Baca, Jr. Her areas of responsibility include attending to community needs and finding solutions to various constituent concerns, as well as public safety, partnerships, and collaborations with the City of Colton. Leanne serves as a liaison for constituents, community organizations, and community partners. She is passionate about positively impacting the communities in which she lives and aspires to help with compassion and respect. Leanne is a local resident who graduated from Colton High.
Field Representative I
Edwin Delgado was born and raised in the High Desert. He is currently enrolled as a Political Science and Administration Major at the University of California, Riverside. He serves as a staff assistant for Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. Edwin joined the team in November 2022. It is his aspiration to bring positive change within our communities, and serve through engagement, community work, and kindness.
Staff Assistant