Liz Olson
Liz Olson is an American politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represents District 7B in northeastern Minnesota. She became majority whip in 2019.
Liz Olson | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 7B district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Erik Simonson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1980/1981 (age 39–40) |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Tom |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Duluth, Minnesota, US |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota Duluth Luther Seminary |
| Occupation | Community organizer |
Early life, education, and career
Olson attended the University of Minnesota Duluth, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology and women's studies, and Luther Seminary, graduating with a Master of Arts in congregational and community care.[1]
Olson is a community organizer who has worked for Churches United in Ministry, Generations Health Care Initiatives, and TakeAction Minnesota.[2] She is a former president of the League of Women Voters of Duluth and is also a member of the advisory committee of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits northeast chapter and a board member of Firefly Yoga International.[3]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Olson was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2016. She was re-elected to her second term in 2018.
Personal life
Olson and her husband, Tom, have one child. They reside in the Denfeld neighborhood in Duluth.[2]
References
- "Olson, Liz". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
- Passi, Peter (January 27, 2016). "Olson to run for House seat". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
- Passi, Peter (October 11, 2016). "Pilot, community organizer eye House seat". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved December 29, 2016.