Cody Newcomb (he, him, his)
Cody was born in Oxford, Connecticut, but has lived in Chandler, Arizona for 25 years. Cody is a student in his final year at the University of Arizona Online where he is working on a general studies degree with a focus on economy and industry. Cody is also a person with disability who is a strong advocate for himself and his community. His experiences navigating through Arizona’s Medicaid system taught Cody the need for critical thinking and advocacy. Given Cody’s experiences he is a vital asset to the continued fight for disability rights. As a general studies student, Cody has exposure to a broad base of topics including accounting, public and private sector ethics, sustainability, and economics. Cody is a precinct committeeperson for Arizona Legislative District 17’s Democratic club where he works with the communications, data and field operations, community outreach, and fundraising teams. Cody continually looks to improve his activism and advocacy. He recently graduated the LFC Candidate Training program.