Regina G. Young (born August 23, 1973) is an American politician and community organizer serving as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 185th district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on December 1, 2020.
Regina Young | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 185th district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Maria Donatucci |
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| Born | August 23, 1973 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Central Connecticut State University (BA) Eastern University (MA) |
Education
editYoung earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Central Connecticut State University and a Master of Arts in community development from Eastern University.[1]
Career
editYoung has worked as a community organizer, social service worker, and licensed grief counselor. She was also a staffer in the City of Philadelphia Mayor's Office of Education. Young founded the Empowered Community Development Corporation. Young was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on December 1, 2020.[2][3]
Personal life
editYoung is an honorary member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.; she was inducted on July 27, 2024 at the sorority's Boulé in Indianapolis, Indiana.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Representative Regina G. Young". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ "Regina Young". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ "Rep. Regina Young | Biography". www.pahouse.com. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Announces Newest Class of Honorary Members