Nancy Gutierrez is an American politician and a former math teacher. She is a Democratic member of the Arizona House of Representatives, elected to represent District 18 in 2022.1
Born in Tucson, Arizona, Gutierrez has lived most of her life in Arizona. She attended Northern Arizona University (NAU) and earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a math emphasis. She has lived all over Arizona including Phoenix, Sierra Vista, as a military spouse and teacher, and Tucson since 2007.
Gutierrez began her teaching career in Arizona in 1994. She has taught preschool, elementary, high school, and community college mathematics. In 2009, she began teaching yoga and is a certified yoga teacher. In 2010, she was elected president of the Manzanita Elementary School Family Faculty Organization. In 2013, she began teaching at Tucson High Magnet School.
Gutierrez is a member of the Tucson Education Association and the Arizona Education Association. In 2018, she was elected president of the Tucson chapter of the National Organization for Women. In 2022, she was elected to represent district 18 of the Arizona House of Representatives.
As a Democratic member of the Arizona House of Representatives, she champions education, healthcare, affordable housing, infrastructure, and the environment. Her journey from teacher and small business owner to state lawmaker exemplifies dedication to community service.
