Cecilia grew up in western
Yolo County. She went to
San Jose State University and earned her degree in
business administration. After going to school and working in the
Bay Area for several years, she moved back to her hometown of Winters. She is a co-owner of her family's
walnut farm in Yolo County. Prior to her election to the State Assembly, she was the first female Mayor of
Winters. and
Bill Dodd in 2020. == Electoral history ==