About Mayra

Mayra is a dedicated mother and engaged public servant. First elected to the Woodland City Council in 2020, Mayra has worked in the healthcare field for over 20 years.

She and her husband, Jose, live in Woodland, where they are raising their two children – German and Teresa. On the Woodland City Council, Mayra championed:

  • Public Safety Modernization and Investment
  • Housing development that benefitted Woodland residents of all ages and income levels.
  • Expansion of Childcare Capacity in Yolo County.

Mayra’s involvement in the community

Mayra is an engaged and active member of the community. Her passion for community service stems from her commitment to creating a Woodland where individuals and families can live, work, do business, and be part of the community for generations to come. Her community leadership roles include:

  • Woodland Luna Vista Rotary Club, ’23-’24President, ‘24 – ‘25 Secretary, ‘25 – ‘26 Treasurer
  • Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital, Community Board Member
  • Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital, No One Dies Alone Volunteer
  • UC Davis, Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association, Co-Chair
  • American College of Health Care Executives, Fellow (FACHE)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation (ICF)
  • Nueva Epoca Latinx Leadership Development Program, Senior Fellow
  • Woodland Community College Fund, Past Chair

Education

She attended Napa Valley College and transferred to UC Davis. She earned a BA degree in Economics from UC Davis and an MBA from Sonoma State University. Mayra is a Project Management Professional, a Fellow of the American College of Health Care Executives, and a Professional Certified Coach.

Mayra is a Mexican immigrant; she grew up in Napa where she attended local public schools. Mayra was the first in her family to graduate high school and complete a graduate education. This brought a huge sense of pride to her parents given they were only able to attend elementary school.

Early Life

Mayra Vega’s family immigrated to California when she was five years old, her parents David and Aurora established the family in Napa where they worked and raised Mayra and her younger brother.

Growing up, Mayra’s parents both worked full time to provide for the family and have a stable future. Mayra thanks her parents for raising her to have a strong work ethic and relentless perseverance.