Rachel Weston
Rachel Weston | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Chittenden-3-3 district | |
| In office 2007–2012 | |
| Preceded by | John Patrick Tracy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1981 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Burlington, Vermont |
| Alma mater | University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Vermont |
| Website | rachelweston.org |
Rachel M. Weston (born 1981) is a former Vermont State Representative for the Chittenden-3-3 District representing Old North End, Downtown, and Waterfront in Burlington, Vermont. First elected in 2006, Weston stepped down from the legislature in 2012 to take a job working on women's political participation in the Middle East.[1]
Early life and career
[edit]She graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2003 (BA, Anthropology) and the University of Vermont in 2006 (MPA, Public Administration). Prior to pursuing a Masters, she was a public school teacher and worked with community non-profit organizations. She served as President of the UVM Graduate Student Senate, and as a Campus Compact Civic Engagement Fellow.[2][3] She was elected to serve in the 2007–2008, 2009–2010, and 2011-2012 legislatures. Weston was the youngest serving member of the Vermont State Legislature. She served as a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Natural Resources and Energy Committee.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Bromage, Andy. "Burlington Rep. Rachel Weston to Step Down". 7d.blogs.com. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
- ^ "About Us". Archived from the original on 2010-07-24. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ "About UVM".
- ^ "Vermont State Representative Rachel Weston | Young Elected Officials Network". Archived from the original on 2009-12-26. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
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