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Thompson, Wolk to hold grand openings for shared Napa office March 22
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) and state Sen. Lois Wolk (D-Davis) will hold simultaneous grand openings at their shared district office in Napa for constituents of the Fifth Congressional District and Third Senate District.
The events, which are free and open to the public, will be Friday, March 22, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the office, located at 1040 Main St., Suite 101, Napa, CA 94559.
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“My No. 1 priority as your representative in Congress is providing quality, accessible service to the people of our district,” said Thompson. “At our grand opening, folks can come by, meet our staff, and learn more about the services my office provides.”
Thompson has worked out of the Napa District Office for nearly 20 years, but due to redistricting this is the first year that the office is serving the Fifth District.
Thompson’s district office can help constituents resolve problems with their Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits; help constituents address immigration issues; help constituents get in touch with federal agencies; assist constituents with grant applications.
Wolk’s staff can provide constituents assistance with state departments, legislative affairs, and other state issues.
“My staff and I are looking forward to working alongside Rep. Thompson to provide a one-stop shop where our constituents can find assistance with state and federal issues,” Wolk said.
Constituents will learn about these services and get to meet and speak with Thompson, Wolk and their district staff at the grand openings.
The Napa District office has three full time Thompson staffers.
Brad Onorato serves as the District Representative.
Onorato has served for 23 years as a district representative for U.S. Congressman Mike Thompson. He has a strong commitment to help the Congressman’s constituents with federal government issues in Napa and Lake Counties.
Onorato is a board member and past president of Children’s Health Initiative in Napa County. He is a member of Pacific Union College’s Social Services Advisory Committee. Onorato received a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California, Berkeley.
Melissa Rodezno serves as a field representative. She has been with Congressman Mike Thompson since 2007. She specializes in immigration casework.
Rodezno also serves on the Board of Directors of the Napa Valley Community Foundation, where she is chair of the Community Programs and Grants Committee. She is a Member of Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (H.O.P.E.).
Rodezno obtained her undergraduate degree from Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass., and double majored in politics and anthropology. She grew up in Napa, but is originally from El Salvador.
Maira Ayala serves as a constituent service representative. She is the newest addition to the Napa District office where she helps constituents with veteran’s affairs, social security, immigration services and community outreach.
Ayala was born and raised in Napa Valley where she participated in numerous student programs such as Adelante, Talent Search, Summer Search and Upward Bound.
Shortly after graduating from Napa High in 2002 she attended U.C. Berkeley as a Bill Gates Millennium Scholar where she received a B.A. in history and years after a master in public administration from Columbia University.
In the past Ayala has worked with U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, NYC Department of Homeless Services and Napa Valley College; she looks forward to serving the community she proudly grew up in.
The office also has one full time Wolk staffer, Tracy Krumpen. Krumpen, Wolk’s senior field representative, has been with Senator Wolk since 2011. She provides constituent assistance and acts as Wolk’s liaison in the community.
Krumpen’s community involvement includes being a Leadership Napa Valley Class 21 graduate and a member of the Queen of Valley Medical Center Community Benefit Committee. She also served on the Board of Directors for Leadership Napa Valley, and on the City of Napa Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Committee.
Krumpen has considerable experience in the wine industry, as a former insurance representative for wineries and vineyards throughout Napa County. Krumpen worked previously as Senator Noreen Evans' district representative in Vallejo and Napa. Born and raised in Vallejo, Krumpen has lived in Napa since 1996.