A story of hard work, hope, and helping hands.

I came to this country from Mexico as a teenager. I was completely alone, thousands of miles from home, with very broken English. I came chasing the American Dream.

I'll be honest: that dream was met with strife and hardship. 

I dedicated myself to my education, and I worked multiple jobs. Nights, weekends, every hour I could muster outside of the classroom. I mopped floors, I cooked meals… I was exhausted, and poor. Still I had faith, and I worked hard.

​Today, I am living my American Dream.
​I’m honrored to be the husband of a brilliant educator, and the father of a curious & proud brown boy. And I’m fulfilled by my work in service to others.
  • As a non-profit advisor, I’ve mobilized resources to serve low-income students, undocumented immigrant families, the un-housed, and survivors of domestic violence.
  • As an MBA graduate, I’ve counseled FORTUNE 500 companies, helping to shape them into organizations that empower their employees and turn a healthy profit.
  • As a small business leader, I’ve helped hundreds of young people build their careers and navigate a path to prosperity in school.
  • As a community organizer, I’ve rallied support for candidates like then-Senator Barack Obama, who, like me, believes in the power of working together.​
I'm running to create a more representative, bold, and accessible government in Sacramento. I’m running because I’m ready to take on the biggest challenges of our generation. I’m running because I believe in us, and I believe the time is now.
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I want to hear what's important to you! Call or text: 415-730-2967. Let's start the conversation.

Jaime Raul Zepeda
Working Class Democrat running for State Senate in California
https://zepedaforsenate.com