Akilah Weber
Akilah Weber | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 79th district | |
| Assumed office April 19, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Shirley Weber |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Akilah Faizah Weber July 2, 1978 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Dennis Gakunga |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Shirley Weber (mother) |
| Education | Xavier University of Louisiana (BS) University of Rochester (MD) |
Akilah Faizah Weber (born July 2, 1978) is an American politician and
special election
in 2021.
Early life and education
Weber was born and raised in Oak Park, San Diego. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Xavier University of Louisiana and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Rochester Medical Center.[1]
Career
After graduating from medical school, Weber completed a residency at the
OBGYN at Rady Children's Hospital.[2]
In 2018, Weber was elected to the La Mesa City Council.[3][4]
Weber was elected to the Assembly in a special election on April 6, 2021, to fill the vacancy of her mother, Shirley Weber, who resigned to become the Secretary of State of California. She was subsequently sworn in on April 19, 2021.[5]
References
- ^ "Courage California Voter Guide". progressivevotersguide.com. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
- ^ "Akilah Weber, M.D." www.rchsd.org. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
- ^ "Biography | Official Website - Dr. Akilah Weber representing the 79th California Assembly District". a79.asmdc.org. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
- ^ "La Mesa City Council says goodbye to Akilah Weber". San Diego Union-Tribune. April 18, 2021. Archived from the original on April 18, 2021. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
- ^ "Daughter Akilah Weber Succeeds California Elections Chief Shirley Weber in Legislature". NBC 7 San Diego. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
External links
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