John Baca-Saavedra has over 30 years of experience as a professional bus driver and in social work. He has driven buses for transit systems in Santa Fe, Portland, and Seattle. Most recently, he has worked as an adjudicator for New Mexico's Disability Determination Services and the state's Human Services Department, determining eligibility for disability benefits, food stamps, Medicaid, and TANF. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Welfare from the University of Washington.