Ángela Bachiller
Councillor Bachiller was the first person with Down syndrome to be elected to public office in Spain. After working as an administrative assistant at Valladolid City Hall, Ángela decided she wanted to represent the people of Spain. She was elected as Spain’s first City Councillor with Down syndrome in 2013.
“The most important thing is that her family didn’t overprotect her. She’s tenacious and capable of carrying out her work at all times”