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Representative Matson introduces State Youth Advisory Council member Mariana Martinez to the House
Summary
Representative Matson introduced Mariana Martinez, a senior at Bettendorf High School and member of SIAC (State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council within DHHS), who is job‑shadowing on the House floor and plans to pursue nursing at Saint Ambrose.
Representative Matson introduced Mariana Martinez, a senior at Bettendorf High School, who is job‑shadowing the House as part of the State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council (SIAC) program administered by the Department of Human Services. Matson noted Martinez has worked as a certified nursing assistant and in childcare and said Martinez plans to pursue a BSN at Saint Ambrose.
Matson framed the introduction as part of broader efforts to promote student civic engagement and workforce development in health care. "She is part of SIAC, the State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council, which is part of DHHS," Matson said on the floor, and members were asked to give Martinez a warm House welcome.
