About Alma

Alma Vazquez is the Executive Assistant to MG Rick Noriega (Ret.), Chief Information Officer for

Harris County Universal Services. Prior to HCUS, Ms. Vazquez was the District Case

Worker and Senior Immigration Specialist for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX18).

In her previous role, Alma assisted constituents as a liaison for federal agencies

and participated in delegations about complex border issues affecting the state and the country.

Ms. Vazquez holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Houston

Downtown and is pursuing a master’s degree in public policy and administration from the

University of St. Thomas. She also holds a paralegal certificate from the

University of Houston Continuing and Professional Studies.

A first-generation American, Ms. Vazquez is the daughter of hardworking immigrants, was born

in the Rio Grande Valley and is now the mother of two civically engaged children.

She graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in Houston and is a proud resident of the

East End community.