Jessica Washington was born and raised in El Paso Texas. Graduated from Parkland High School in 2002. During This  time Jessica was a former El Paso Diablo diamond girl. Jessica then moved onto received her medical assistant license. Jessica has worked in the medical field over the last 20 years. Jessica has worked with obstetrics and gynecology, urogynecoloy, vascular care and prosthetics. Jessica, whether in patient care or marketing has always wanted to help and care for others in the El Paso community . 

Jessica is a breast cancer survivor, and lupus warrior. During her diagnosis Jessica had to make one of the toughest decisions in her life, by having had a double mastectomy. Jessica ended up having reconstruction surgery in 2020. Jessica has shown high levels of strength and courage all while maintaining a positive attitude and outlook on life. With a deep faith in God, Jessica strives to use her platform to help and encourage others! Jessica hasn’t let these health obstacles hinder or stop her throughout her journey. Jessica love’s sports, and is the girliest tomboy you’ll ever meet! Jessica comes from a proud background of military family. She is a mother of two amazing sons, who are blessings in her life. One of Jessica’s son’s currently enlisted in the US army and other playing basketball in high school. Jessica currently serves in her church as a Sunday school teacher every other month. Jessica is currently working very closely with El Paso veterans and assisting/serving them with their prosthetic needs. 

Jessica is looking forward to working with the El Paso community and empowering young girls and women. 

Johnny Perches was born and raised in El Paso, TX, graduating from Bel Air High school in 2001. He was raised by his mother Olivia Perches and his three sisters Yvonne Gomez, Minerva Hernandez and Rubi Hernandez. He joined the United States Air Force in 2005 and served ten years in the Security Forces (military police) carrier field. Serving his nation in different location across the world to include a combat tour in Afghanistan and receiving multiple military accolades throughout his time. Upon completion of his military duties in the United States Air Force he returned back home to El Paso, TX and started working for the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency as a Special Agent, continuing his duty to defend the United States to present. 

Johnny is an advocate of education and continuing to learn archiving his Associates degree in Criminal Justice from the Community College of the Air Force, Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from American Military University, Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Phoenix and is currently pursuing his Doctorate of Business Administration at the University of Phoenix. He has also obtain and attended a multitude of certification/trainings as he is an advocate of never stopping to learn. 

Giving back to the community that raised him has always been a priority. Johnny is a member of multiple local organizations to include the El Paso Shriners and Fraternity Lodge 1111. Helping his community grow within these organization as well as volunteer coaching multiple youth sports teams at the local YMCA, local elementary schools and within the city. 

Johnny’s pride and joy is his three children Adrian Perches, Landon Perches and Scarlett Perches. His favorite activity is to take his kids to the multiple sports, school and extracurricular activities they are involved in and seeing them grow and succeed.