WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) has announced the addition of Leticia (Lydia) Macias to his Scottsdale District Office to assist Arizona’s 6^th District constituents with veteran casework issues. After the announcement, Schweikert and Macias released the following statements:

“We are very excited to have Lydia joining Team Schweikert as a Veterans Affairs Caseworker.” said Congressman Schweikert. “Her experience with the United States Navy brings a new strength to our constituent services team that helps Veterans with the hurdles they might be experiencing at the VA. Welcome to the team, Lydia!”

“As a Navy veteran, I’m thrilled to be working in a position to help other veterans” said Macias. “Since starting work, I’ve encountered a variety of problems that veterans must deal with regarding healthcare, education, and housing. But I’m learning a great deal of how to utilize the federal government to find a resolution to their problems.”

Background:

Prior to being hired to Schweikert’s office as a Veteran Affairs Caseworker, Lydia earned a Master of Healthcare Administration from Texas State University in 2005 and later served as a Navy Medical Service Corps officer from 2005 to 2013. She was assigned as a Supply Officer to Navy Hospital Camp Lejeune, then served as a Medical Operations & Plans analyst with 3^rd Medical Battalion and Seventh Fleet assignments.

After serving in Reserve assignment, she completed a Master of Public Service and Administration from the Bush School of Government at Texas A&M University in 2018. Currently, in her role as a Veterans Affairs Caseworker, she works to help fellow veterans as a district representative.

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