Our Team.

Patricia Garcia-King, BSBM, CIPS, President

Patricia Garcia King is a long-term resident of Port St. Lucie. She has a BS degree in Business Management & Administration from St. Peter’s University. She also achieved post graduate work in Construction Management. She was a real estate investor and worked in real estate sales for many years. She serves on many professional Boards and participate in many civic organizations. Patricia Garcia King has  provided tutoring to the Big Brother, Big Sister organization and more recently, to Hispanics in Action on the Treasure Coast.

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In July 2022, Patricia Garcia King took on the role of president of the Democratic Hispanic Caucus of the Treasure Coast when the position became vacant. She is bilingual and as a business leader, she has always engaged the Latino community. Patricia Garcia King has always felt strongly about furthering Hispanic culture wherever she lived.

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E. Theresa Bramble, MS Ed., Vice President

Theresa Bramble began her professional career as a teacher at the infamous Brooklyn Technical High School. However, she was recruited to healthcare. She is a long-term Regulatory Ethics & Compliance professional in healthcare. Theresa Bramble joined the caucus at the inception because of her passion to help the Latino community. She has a proven track record of her commitment for working with Latinos on the Treasure Coast.

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Theresa was the organizer of the 2019 & 2020 Pathways to Citizenship programs which help Latinos complete and submit immigration application for citizenship. The cost of the applications was paid for via a grant program. She plans to do more Pathways to Citizenship programs, specifically for the benefit of Latinos on the Treasure Coast. Theresa Bramble also provides tutorial services on American Civics and Immigration vocabulary for Latinos who are seeking citizenship and who want guidance on passing the immigration test. Theresa also started a Diaper Program for Latino women with children who were victims of sex trafficking from Latin countries. 

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Amy Vander Breggen, M.S. I/O Psychology - Treasurer

Amy was appointed treasurer in January 2025. However, she has been a member of the Caucus since the inception. Amy is also a member of the Democratic Executive Committee.

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Amy has a long history of volunteer work with the Democratic party. She campaigned for former President Bill Clinton when she lived in California, and subsequently campaigned for Al Gore, Hillary Clinton, former President Joe Biden and most recently Vice President, Kamala Harris. She also supported and campaigned for local and state Democratic candidates over the years. Amy's volunteer work includes canvassing, phone banking, mailers and Poll Watching/Observing. In addition, she has been a steady financial donor to the Democratic party and its candidates over the years. 

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Amy and her husband reside in Port Saint Lucie and have been involved in community activities since they moved to the area in 2007. Amy attained a Master's degree in Industrial Psychology.

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Ana Maria Soares, J.D., Secretary

Ana Maria was appointed to the role of secretary of the Caucus in September 2025.

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Ana Maria is a retired attorney who had a successful 37-years career working for the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the New Mexico Department of Taxation & Revenue and the California Department of Corrections. Ana Maria also work in private practice. 

She is currently a Precinct Captain for Precinct 95 in Torino, in Port Saint Lucie. Ana Maria is a member of the Democratic Executive Committee and the Democratic Women's Club. 

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