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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Senator since 2023 when she was appointed by the Governor of California on the death of Senator Dianne Feinstein | + | Senator since 2023 when she was appointed by the Governor of California on the death of Senator Dianne Feinstein. The first black lesbian to serve openly in Congress. Former President of Emily's List, a Political Action Committee, since 2021 prior to which she was director of public policy and campaigns in North America for AirBnB. Formerly president of SEIU United Long Term Care Workers, SEIU Local 2015, and president of the State Council in 2013. A regent of the University of California from 2018 to 2021. |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [[Union Leaders Who Identify as LGBTQ]] | * [[Union Leaders Who Identify as LGBTQ]] | ||
| + | * [[LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education]] | ||
==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
Latest revision as of 20:07, 2 October 2023
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1978 -
Occupation
Politics
Description
Senator since 2023 when she was appointed by the Governor of California on the death of Senator Dianne Feinstein. The first black lesbian to serve openly in Congress. Former President of Emily's List, a Political Action Committee, since 2021 prior to which she was director of public policy and campaigns in North America for AirBnB. Formerly president of SEIU United Long Term Care Workers, SEIU Local 2015, and president of the State Council in 2013. A regent of the University of California from 2018 to 2021.