Biography

"At those moments in time when you are tested, it is absolutely essential that you be grounded in your faith" 
-Hillary Clinton

Derick Baza Hills grew up in the Southern village of Agat. He is a devoted person to the cause of Equal Rights, Human Rights, Gay Rights advocacy, and Anti-Bullying prevention. Serving in his 3rd term, 5th year, as a representative of Agat to the Guam Youth Congress. He is Youth of the Year 2011, nominated by Sanctuary Inc., for being a youth advocate and role model in the community and was nominated the Aspiring LGBT youth of the year, by Guam's Alternative Lifestyle Association, in 2010. He is an unsuccessul candidate for Agat vice Mayor in 2010, but has received more votes than any candidate at the age of 22 in the history of Guam. He continues his determination, commitment and leadership by advocating for youth integration and development in Guam's public high schools.

Education Info
College: 
University of Guam '11
Political Science, U.S History

High School:
Southern High School '05

Work Info
Employer: 

Guam Legislature

Position: 

Policy Analyst/Researcher

Time Period: 

June 2004 to present

Location: 

Hagatna, United States

Interests:

Restoring leadership that the community of Agat can believe in.


PUBLIC OFFICE
Democratic Candidate 2012 , Agat Vice Mayor
Member, Democratic Party of Guam; current
President, No Labels. No Limits. Guam; current
Member, 28th Guam Youth Congress; current
former speaker, 27th Guam Youth Congress; 2008 - 2010
former vice speaker, 25th Guam Youth Congress; 2004 - 2006