Rebecca Kislak | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Aaron Regunberg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 7, 1972 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Joanna Brown |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Brown University (BA) Georgetown University (JD) |
Rebecca Kislak (born March 7, 1972) is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 4th district. Kislak was elected in November 2018 and assumed office on January 1, 2019.[1]
Education
Kislak earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in ancient studies from Brown University and a Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center.[2]
Career
Prior to serving in the House, Kislak worked as a lawyer in Worcester, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island. Kislak has also worked as an advocate for children's advocate and healthcare policy advisor. Kislak was elected to the Rhode Island House in 2018 and assumed office in 2019.[3] In the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries, Kislak endorsed Elizabeth Warren.[4]
Personal life
Kislak and her wife, Joanna Brown, have two children.[5]
References
- ↑ "Rebecca Kislak". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ↑ Rebecca Kislak's Biography
- ↑ "RI-Winners". AP NEWS. 2020-09-10. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ↑ "7 RI state lawmakers endorse Elizabeth Warren". WPRI.com. 2020-01-27. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ↑ "Rebecca Kislak Bio". State of Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved 2020-10-08.