Meet Lucia Báez-Geller
The daughter of a Cuban father and Colombian mother, Lucia grew up witnessing the courage and sacrifice that define the American Dream. Her father fled communism in Cuba in the 1980s, surviving a month with almost no food or water while seeking refuge at the Peruvian Embassy before finally reaching the United States. Lucia was raised by her single mother, who worked multiple jobs to ensure her daughter had every opportunity to succeed.
Lucia became the first in her family to attend college — an experience that shaped her lifelong commitment to education and standing up for equal opportunity for every resident of District 106.
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From 2005 to 2020, Lucia taught English and Language Arts at Miami Beach Senior High, where she connected with and inspired thousands of students. Her leadership in education earned her the National Education Association’s Political Advocate of the Year Award in 2013, and she has worked with numerous organizations dedicated to expanding educational opportunity, including the Educational Excellence School Advisory Council, the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, and the League of Women Voters.
Lucia earned her undergraduate degree from Spring Hill College and later received both a Master’s in English Education and an Education Specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Florida International University.
In 2020, Lucia was elected to the Miami-Dade County School Board, where she continued fighting to strengthen public schools, keep students safe, and ensure every child can succeed.
She lives in Miami Beach with her husband, David Geller, and their young daughter. Lucia is also an active volunteer feeding the homeless, advocating for lower costs for families, protecting access to affordable healthcare and bringing civility to our community.
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Fighting for working families. Affordable healthcare.
Quality education. A resilient future.
Lucia is committed to real solutions that uplift communities
and protect our freedoms.
On The Issues
Lower the cost of living
Lower the Cost of Living for Florida Families:
Work to reduce skyrocketing property insurance premiums and address the rising cost of everyday life so housing, insurance, and basic necessities are more affordable for Florida families.
Defend public education
Protect neighborhood public schools, support and respect our teachers, and keep partisan politics out of the classroom so students can focus on learning and success.
Unity over extremism
Stand Up to Extremism and Division:
Push back against extreme and divisive culture‑war politics that distract from real issues and harm Florida families. Focus on solutions that unite communities and improve everyday life.
Proven leadership
- United Teachers of Dade (UTD)- Building Steward
- League of Women Voters (LWV)-Education Chair
- National Education Association (NEA)-Political Advocate of the Year
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund-Ambassador
- NAACP- Education Chair
- National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Board Member
- Fl School Board Association- Member
- Ruth’s List
- SAVE
- Equality Florida
- SEIU
- UTD
- Teamsters
- Emily’s List
- Latino Victory Fund
- Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Protecting our environment
Take climate change seriously. We need to protect our oceans, our water supply, and ensure that our community is a healthy place to live.
Strengthen healthcare access
Florida healthcare costs are surging in 2026, with ACA marketplace premiums increasing by 20–40% for many, threatening to price over 1 million residents out of insurance. Lucia will protect women’s healthcare autonomy, expand access to affordable healthcare, and fight lower prescription drug costs so every family can get the care they need.
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Teacher. Neighbor. Advocate. Proven Leader.
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