Isabel is a policy wonk and public affairs professional based in Houston, Texas.
During her run for Houston City Council District H in 2019, the Houston Chronicle described her as: “All (candidates) have shown a commitment to help the district and a passion for public service, but it is Longoria who stands out among the contenders. She is energetic, knowledgeable and has experience working within local and state government — and anyone who describes herself as “a wonk” and “a nerd” who loves Houston, warrants our attention.” (10/14/2019)
Isabel is proud to have served on the City of Houston’s Planning Commission, an appointed-board tasked with creating sustainable growth and development across Houston. Chosen as a fellow of the New Leaders’ Council in 2016 and elected as a member of the organization’s Board of Directors in 2018, Isabel has also strived to mentor Houston’s future leaders, providing them with the skills and networks to affect positive change for their communities. She has served on the boards of the League of Women’s Voters, the Mayor’s LGBTQ Advisory Board, as well as the Mayor’s Housing Transition Team. She currently serves as the co-coordinator of the University of Texas’s Lyndon Baines Johnson Graduate School Alumni’s Houston Chapter and the class coordinator of the St. Agnes Alumni Association.
Isabel has been honored by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), the New Leaders’ Council, the League of Women Voters and Latino Leaders Magazine. In 2018, she was awarded the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Female of Executive of the Year, the youngest and first LGBTQ award recipient.
Longoria awarded 2018 Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Executive Woman of the Year
Isabel and Emilio dressed up for Halloween, 1993
Isabel is proud to have held positions with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), The Office of State Senator Sylvia R. Garcia and the Office of State Representative Jessica Farrar.
Her previous work experience includes political campaigns and working for elected officials in the Houston area, with a focus on Latino and LGBT community organizing. Isabel holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Trinity University (2010) and a Master’s Degree in Public Affairs from the University of Texas LBJ School (2012). In her spare time she likes to grow vegetables in her backyard and research fun facts about pretty much anything.