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Hope A. Cristobal
Guamanian politician and museum director From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hope Alvarez Cristobal (born December 14, 1946)[1] is a Guamanian educator, activist, politician, farmer, and museum director. Cristobal is a former Democratic senator in the Guam Legislature. Cristobal is known for advocating for indigenous rights of the Chamorro people.
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Education
Cristobal earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in Secondary Education (General Science) from University of Guam. Cristobal earned a Master's degree in Education from University of Guam. Cristobal completed Doctoral classes at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon.[2]
Career
Cristobal is a farmer and an educator.[2]
In November 1994, Cristobal won the election and became a Democratic senator in the Guam Legislature. Cristobal served her first term on January 2, 1995 in the 23rd Guam Legislature.[2][3] Cristobal was an activist who advocated for indigenous rights of the Chamorro people. Cristobal is known for sponsoring a Public Law 23-130, An Act to create the Commission on decolonization for the implementation and exercise of Chamorro self-determination. Cristobal is also known for a bill that established the Chamorro registry.[4][5]
Cristobal is a history instructor at the University of Guam.[6]
In 2017, a commission for the native Chamorro language has been re-established on Guam. Cristobal became a chairwoman of Chamorro Language Commission. Cristobal also became an instructor of history and culture of the Indigenous People of Guam.[7][8]
Cristobal is a representative for Guam Coalition for Peace and Justice.[9]
Cristobal is a museum director in Guam.[10]
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Filmography
Awards
Personal life
Cristobal lives in Tamuning, Guam.[2]
References
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