WiLL Pacesetter Profiles: State Del. Ana Sol Gutiérrez

Delegate Ana Sol Gutiérrez was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2002. As the first Latina elected to serve in the Maryland General Assembly, she has been a national leader in promoting progressive immigration legislation at the state level. Gutiérrez was born in El Salvador and attended Pennsylvania State University, garnering a B.S. in chemistry and earning an M.S. in technology of management, scientific & technical information systems from American University. She did her postgraduate studies in applied engineering at George Washington University. In 1994, she was appointed by President Clinton as the Deputy Administrator for Research at the U.S. Department of Transportation. She has worked for over 30 years in information technology in the private sector and is a recognized leader and role model for women in the fields of science and technology.

Before entering the legislature, Gutiérrez spent 8 years on the local board of education. As a legislator, she remains committed to improving public schools and closing the achievement gap. Gutiérrez serves on the Appropriations Committee, giving her a deep understanding of the connection between the federal budget and its impact Maryland’s budget. Delegate Gutierrez says, "It is for me a true honor to receive the Pacesetter award from the Women Legislators' Lobby because WiLL and its outstanding and committed members embody the ideals of leadership, excellence, and courage in public service that are essential for our preserving our democracy."