ABOUT AVELINO
Avelino Valencia has represented Anaheim, Orange, and Santa Ana in the California State Assembly since 2022. In the Assembly, he serves on the following Standing Committees: Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism; Insurance; Military and Veterans Affairs; Revenue and Taxation; and Rules. Avelino also serves on the Joint Legislative Audit Committee.
Prior to his election to the Assembly, Avelino served on the Anaheim City Council. In that role, he worked to speed up the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, expand access to mental health resources, develop a new city park, and establish a small business assistance program. Avelino also previously worked as the district director for former State Assemblymember Tom Daly.
Avelino grew up in Orange County, the son of immigrant parents who built a successful small business. He attended local public schools, including Roosevelt Elementary, South Junior High, and Katella High School. Avelino earned an associate degree from Fullerton College and a bachelor’s degree from San Jose State University. After playing college football and briefly pursuing a career in the National Football League (NFL), he coached at Fullerton College and worked as a special education instructional assistant in the Anaheim Elementary School District. Avelino continued his education at Johns Hopkins University, where he earned a master’s degree in Public Management.
Avelino is married to his high school sweetheart, Dr. Monica Valencia, who is a local elementary school principal.
