Rebecca Kislak

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]

Rebecca Kislak
Member of the
Rhode Island House of Representatives
from the 4th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2019
Personal details
Born (1972-03-07) March 7, 1972
Spouse(s)Joanna Brown
Children2
EducationBrown University (BA)
Georgetown University (JD)

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
  1. "Rebecca Kislak". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  2. Rebecca Kislak's Biography
  3. "RI-Winners". AP NEWS. 2020-09-10. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  4. "7 RI state lawmakers endorse Elizabeth Warren". WPRI.com. 2020-01-27. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  5. "Rebecca Kislak Bio". State of Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
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