Karen Kwan (politician)

Karen Kwan (born February 12, 1964) is an American politician who has served in the Utah House of Representatives from the 34th district since 2017.[1][2]

Karen Kwan
Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 34th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2017
Preceded byJohnny Anderson
Personal details
Born (1964-02-12) February 12, 1964
Political partyDemocratic

Education

Kwan has a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University, an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership/Policy from the University of Utah, and a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University.[3]

Career

Kwan is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Salt Lake Community College.[1][3]

Public service

Kwan was first elected in 2016, defeating the Republican candidate.[4]

During the 2018 legislative session, Kwan served on the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee; the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee; the Political Subdivisions Committee, and the Transportation Committee.

Kwan was reelected in November 2018 with 60.03 percent of the vote, defeating the Republican candidate.[5][6]

Personal life

Kwan is married and has three daughters.[2]

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