Mickey Ibarra (b. 1951) was raised in Utah, and graduated from Brigham Young University in 1976 with a BA in Political Science, and from the University of Utah in 1980 with a Masters degree in Special Education. He served in the United States Army from 1970-1973, and received an honorable discharge. From 1976-1981, Mickey Ibarra served in the public school system in Utah, teaching at-risk high school students. From 1981-1997, he worked for the National Education Association, as a Political Education Specialist, a GR Field Manager, a Political Advocacy Manager, and an International Relations Manager. In 1997, President Clinton appointed Mickey Ibarra as the Assistant to the President, as well as the Director of Inter-Governmental Affairs. After he left the White House, he founded Mickey Ibarra & Associates, a government and public affairs firm that specialized in Washington advocacy, Hispanic outreach and inter-governmental affairs. He lives in Bethseda, Maryland with his wife, Frances Ibarra. Their daughter, Lina Marie, is a college student.
From the guide to the Mickey Ibarra papers, 1996-2001, (J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah)
Mickey Ibarra was raised in Utah and graduated from Brigham Young University in 1976 with a B.A. in Political Science, and from the University of Utah in 1980 with a Master's degree in Special Education. He served in the U.S. Army from 1970-1973 and was honorably discharged. From 1976-1981 he served in the Utah public school system teaching at-risk high school students. From 1981-1997 he worked for the National Education Association. In 1997 President Clinton appointed Ibarra as the Assistant to the President and Director of Inter-Governmental Affairs. After he left the White House, he founded Mickey Ibarra & Associates, a government and public affairs firm specializing in Washington advocacy, Hispanic outreach and inter-governmental affairs. He lives in Bethesda, Maryland with his wife, Frances Ibarra.
From the description of The Mickey Ibarra papers. 1996-2001. (University of Utah). WorldCat record id: 317506230
