Ruben Alvarez

Please answer these questions briefly – no more than 3 sentences and return no later than February 29, 2008.
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Profession: Managing Partner - Government Affairs Consulting Firm
Best political book or movie you've ever read or watched?: Principe (The Prince) by Niccolo Machiavelli
Why do you VL?: (three sentences max - make it fun)
To work with interesting people from around the country who share the common goal of empowering our community. Plus, VL has great parties.
Where do you get your news: Perezhilton? CNN? Name it...we want to know! Local newspaper (Arizona Republic) – internet (MSNBC) – television (Fox News)
Where did you and/or your parents immigrate from? Parents emigrated from Chihuahua, Mexico.
What's on your iPod right now? A variety of music from Vivaldi to Mana to Kid Rock to Corrine Bailey Rae. It just depends on my mood.
What's your favorite food? Toss up between Mexican food and Japanese food (sushi).





