Jelynn Dela Cruz
Jelynn Dela Cruz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Radisson | |
| Assumed office October 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | James Teitsma |
| 96th President of the University of Manitoba Students' Union | |
| In office 2020–2021 | |
| Preceded by | Jakob Sanderson |
| Succeeded by | Brendan Scott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jelynn Angelique Dela Cruz December 30, 1999 Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Political party | New Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Manitoba |
Jelynn Angelique Dela Cruz (born December 30, 1999) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in the 2023 Manitoba general election by defeating incumbent Progressive Conservative cabinet minister James Teitsma. She represents the district of Radisson as a member of the Manitoba New Democratic Party. At the age of 23, her 2023 election win made her the youngest woman ever elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.
Prior to being elected, she worked in administration and fund development at L'Arche Winnipeg. While attending the University of Manitoba, she served as the President of the University of Manitoba Students' Union. She speaks English, Tagalog and French. She has come out as bisexual.