THOMPSON HONORS SYLVINA FRAUSTO AS THE 2026 YOLO COUNTY AMERICAN DREAM AWARD RECIPIENT
Napa, CA – Sunday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) recognized Sylvina Frausto as the 2026 American Dream Award recipient for Yolo County. Thompson presents the American Dream Award to residents of California’s Fourth District who have come to the United States and made outstanding contributions to our communities.
“Immigrants are our neighbors and colleagues, soldiers and first responders, doctors and lawyers, farmers, entrepreneurs, teachers and so much more. Our nation would not be the powerhouse of the world without their contributions to our country’s history, culture, and economy. This is evidenced by Sylvina’s work in our community.
“From her work serving students at Woodland Joint Unified School District to her volunteer work supporting individuals seeking justice for domestic violence, Sylvina has contributed meaningfully to making our community a better place. I am honored to recognize her as this year’s Yolo County American Dream Award recipient,” said Thompson.
Ms. Frausto was born in Tamazula, Jalisco, Mexico. Since moving to Woodland, California, over fifty years ago, Ms. Frausto has distinguished herself as a visionary leader whose practical approach to complex challenges has produced meaningful and lasting benefits for our community.
Ms. Frausto served as a Parish Administrative Assistant at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church for twenty-five years. Ms. Frausto also worked at the Woodland Joint Unified School District as the School Secretary where she mobilized parents to improve the Woodland School District Music Program and educated families on how to protect themselves from fraudsters preying on our immigrant community.
Beyond her professional roles, Ms. Frausto has consistently demonstrated her personal investment in the future of our community. Ms. Frausto served as the bilingual secretary for the Yolo County Public Defender’s Office while also accompanying individuals who are seeking justice for domestic violence to their court appointments. For the past 16 years, Ms. Frausto has also generously contributed her time to teaching origami at the Woodland Senior and Community Center twice a month.
Ms. Frausto has remained a steadfast advocate for a diverse range of communities, serving on the Elementary School Site Council, Diocese of Sacramento Stewardship Committee, Sacramento Valley Organizing Community, Chief Advisory Board, Empower Yolo Advisory Committee, and the Yolo County Office of Education -Participant in Roadmap to the Future. Through her generous contributions to charitable and civic causes, she has exemplified the spirit of service, advocacy, and community stewardship.
Congressman Mike Thompson’s American Dream Award honors immigrants who have excelled professionally in entrepreneurship and innovation, in the arts and culture, or in community service.
The full list of 2026 American Dream Award recipients for California’s Fourth District includes:
- Dirk Slooten, Lake County
- Bernie Narvaez, Napa County
- Israel “Joe” Guzman, Solano County
- Grace Cheung-Schulman, Sonoma County
- Sylvina Frausto, Yolo County