Itzi Robles is a dedicated public servant with over a decade of experience in government, education, and community engagement. She holds an MBA in Public Administration, a bachelor’s degree in political science from Fresno State, and a Certificate in Legal Studies.

Throughout her career, Itzi has served on the boards of several impactful organizations, including Access Plus Capital, the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission, Fresno EOC Headstart 0-5, Dailey Charter Elementary School, and the Southeast Fresno Community Economic Development Association.

Itzi began her public service career with the City of Fresno, where she spent five years working in Council District 1. In that role, she supported local initiatives, engaged directly with constituents, and helped drive community-focused solutions. Following her time at the city, she went on to serve as a District Representative for California’s 31st Assembly District. There, she connected residents with critical state resources, organized community events, and managed district-level priorities.

Driven by a passion for equity in education, Itzi ran for and was elected to the Fresno County Board of Education, where she proudly represents Trustee Area 3—covering much of the City of Fresno. Her work on the board focuses on expanding early childhood education, supporting youth services, and championing policies that give every student the opportunity to succeed.

A proud resident of Council District 4, Itzi is raising her son and daughter in the community she serves. Her work is rooted in a deep love for her community and an unwavering commitment to building a brighter future for the next generation.

Kia Vang was born and raised in Fresno, CA and is the proud daughter of Hmong refugees. She earned her B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Media, Communications, and Journalism from Fresno State. During her studies, Kia served as President of the Alpha Kappa Psi, Gamma Lambda chapter and was a Maddy Legislative Intern Scholar with offices of the U.S. House of Representatives and the California State Senate.

After graduation, Kia began her career in the California State Senate where she served the Central Valley for two years. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, trying out new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family.”

Originally from North Los Angeles and raised in Fresno, Annabel is a student at Fresno State University. Her love for Fresno State goes beyond the classroom—she also serves as an assistant at the Fresno State EDGE ropes course, where she helps foster leadership, teamwork, and personal growth in people of all ages.

Annabel’s passion for the outdoors and community engagement began when she started working for the City of Fresno’s PARCS Department. For six years, she served as a recreational services aide, combining her enthusiasm for public service with a commitment to creating positive experiences for her community. Her desire to give back to the city that raised her continues to motivate her to provide the best service possible to constituents in District 4.

Outside of her academic and professional pursuits, Annabel enjoys running, hiking, singing, and watching musical theater. With running being her favorite hobby, she is currently training for the New York City marathon. With a strong background in theater, she also works for the Fresno High theater department as an assistant for school-year productions and helps lead the summer theater arts camp.

Annabel dreams of running for office one day, with the goal of making a real difference in the community she calls home.

Celeste Guirola, a proud life-long resident of Downtown Fresno, has built her career around public service and community engagement, driven by her passion for advancing equity and empowering others through education. She is a Maddy Institute Scholar, having served with the Office of Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula. Before joining the D4 team she served as Office & Culture Manager at Access Plus Capital, a nonprofit community development financial institution, where she managed facilities, board relations, large-scale capital projects, and organizational culture initiatives.

She is a twice Fresno State alumna, having earned both her bachelor’s degree in English Literature and her master’s degree in Rhetoric and Composition. During her master’s program, she focused on developing curricula that emphasized Fresno students’ lived experiences and centered on voting rights and accessible practices for civic engagement.

In her free time, Celeste enjoys spending time with her family, caring for her Yorkie, Briar Rose, and watching scary movies.