Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

About (Profile/Biography):
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, commonly known as AOC, is an American politician and activist who became the youngest woman ever elected to Congress at age 29. Born in the Bronx to working-class Puerto Rican parents, she worked as a bartender and waitress before her historic 2018 congressional victory. AOC represents New York's 14th congressional district and is known for her progressive policies, social media presence, and advocacy for climate action, economic justice, and healthcare reform. Her rise from bartender to congresswoman has inspired millions of young Americans to engage in politics and fight for systemic change.
Early Life & Education of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
• AOC was born on October 13, 1989, in the Bronx, New York, to Blanca Ocasio-Cortez and Sergio Ocasio, both of Puerto Rican descent.
• She attended Yorktown High School in Westchester County after her family moved there when AOC was five years old for better educational opportunities.
• AOC graduated cum laude from Boston University in 2011 with degrees in International Relations and Economics, writing her thesis on immigration reform.
Career Before Politics for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
• After college, AOC worked multiple jobs including as a bartender and waitress at Flats Fix taco shop in Manhattan's Union Square area.
• She briefly worked as an educational director for the National Hispanic Institute, helping Latino students develop leadership skills and civic engagement.
• AOC also worked as a community organizer and helped her mother clean houses to support their family after her father's death in 2008.
Political Rise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
• AOC's political awakening came during the Dakota Access Pipeline protests at Standing Rock, where she traveled as a volunteer organizer in 2016.
• She decided to run for Congress after a conversation with her brother Gabriel, who secretly nominated her for Justice Democrats' recruitment program.
• AOC defeated 10-term incumbent Joe Crowley in the 2018 Democratic primary with just $194,000 in campaign funds against his $3.4 million budget.
Congressional Career for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
• AOC was sworn into the 116th Congress on January 3, 2019, becoming the youngest woman ever elected to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.
• She serves on the House Committee on Oversight and Reform and the House Committee on Financial Services, focusing on economic and social justice issues.
• AOC co-authored the Green New Deal resolution with Senator Ed Markey, proposing a comprehensive plan to address climate change and economic inequality.
Major Controversies around Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
• AOC faced criticism for her comparison of immigration detention facilities to concentration camps, sparking national debate about border policies in 2019.
• She controversially stated that the world would end in 12 years due to climate change, which conservatives frequently cite to question her credibility.
• AOC received backlash for attending the 2021 Met Gala wearing a "Tax the Rich" dress while the event costs $35,000 per ticket to attend.
Awards & Recognition received by Alexandria 
• TIME Magazine named AOC one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2019, recognizing her impact on American politics.
• She received the Adelle Foley Award from Boston University Alumni Association in 2019 for her outstanding service to the community.
• AOC was featured on the cover of Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, and numerous other major publications as a rising political star.
Lesser-Known Facts about AOC
• AOC's father Sergio died of lung cancer when she was 18, leaving the family in financial hardship and nearly losing their home.
• She has a minor in microbiology and once considered pursuing medicine before choosing economics and international relations as her major focus.
• AOC is an avid gamer who streams on Twitch and once played Among Us live, drawing over 400,000 viewers to discuss voting rights.