title: Marcelino Quiñonez
text: # Marcelino Quiñonez
  
  Marcelino Quiñonez is an American politician, playwright, and activist serving as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 11th district. He assumed office on December 16, 2021 after being appointed to replace Diego Rodriguez.
  
  ## Early life and education
  
  Quiñonez was born in Durango, Mexico and raised in San Jose, California. After graduating from South Mountain High School, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Fine Arts in theatre from Arizona State University During his education, he studied under Marshall W. Mason.
  
  ## Career
  
  Quiñonez has worked as a drama teacher at the Arizona School for the Arts and served on the governing board of the Roosevelt Elementary School District. In 2018, Quiñonez co-authored Dear Senator, a play starring and co-written by former Arizona Attorney General Grant Woods. He also wrote and starred as Che Guevara in El Che. In December 2021, Quiñonez was appointed to the Arizona House of Representatives by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, succeeding Diego Rodriguez.
  
  