 Gonzales, along with Senator Jim Hughes, founded the Legislative Cancer Caucus, which will meet quarterly to raise understanding among their colleagues about one of the nation's leading killers.She was Chair of the Health and Aging Committee, Vice Chair of Public Utilities, severed on the Finance Committee, Workforce Development Committee.In 2018, Gonzales ran for State Senator from the 3rd district, filling a position vacated by Republican Kevin Bacon.