Natalie Higgins
Natalie Higgins (born July 24, 1988) is an American politician serving in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1] She is a member of the Democratic Party. Natalie Higgins was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in November 2016 and sworn in as State Representative for the 4th Worcester District (Leominster) on January 4, 2017. Natalie is a lifelong Leominster resident, Boston-educated attorney, and former non-profit director and rape crisis counselor.
Natalie Higgins | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 4th Worcester district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Dennis Rosa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 24, 1988 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | UMass Amherst (BA) Northeastern University School of Law (JD) |
She is a graduate of Leominster High School, UMass Amherst and the Northeastern University School of Law. As an undergraduate at UMass Amherst, she interned for Jennifer Flanagan, at the time a state representative. She was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2014. She identifies as openly LGBT.[2][3]
In the 2019 - 2020 Legislative session, Higgins is the Vice Chair of the House Committee on Personnel & Administration.
References
- "Representative Natalie Higgins". malegislature.gov.
- "MassEquality Announces 2019 Icon Award Winners". The Rainbox Times.
- "LGBTQ+ Elected Officials Speak to Out MetroWest Youths". Framingham Source.