Vandana Slatter | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of the
Washington House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2017 Serving with
Amy Walen | |
| Preceded by | Patty Kuderer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1964 (age 59–60)
[1] Vanderhoof, British Columbia, Canada |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater |
University of British Columbia (
BS) University of Washington ( DPharm, MPA) |
Vandana Slatter (born 1964) is a Canadian-American politician, pharmacist, and scientist serving as a member of the Washington State House of Representatives from the 48th district.
Early life and education
Slatter was born in Vanderhoof, British Columbia, the daughter of Indian immigrants. Her father is a doctor. [2] Slatter earned a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy from the University of British Columbia, Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Washington, and Master of Public Administration from the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance. [3] While studying for her master's degree, Slatter worked in the office of U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell.
Career
Slatter worked as a clinical pharmacist for Amgen. [4] Slatter served on the city council of Bellevue, Washington. After Patty Kuderer was chosen to succeed Cyrus Habib, who had been elected Lieutenant Governor of Washington, in the Washington Senate, Slatter was chosen to succeed Kuderer in the Washington House. [5] [6]
Personal life
Slatter and her husband, Greg, have one son. [4] After earning her bachelor's degree, Slatter and her husband moved to Michigan. Slatter became a U.S. citizen in 2001. [7]
References
- ^ "2017-2018 Legislative Manual" (PDF). State of Washington. 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
- ^ "Vandana Slatter — First Indian American city councilmember in Bellevue has public service in her DNA". Northwest Asian Weekly. November 26, 2015. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
- ^ "Biography – Vandana Slatter". Retrieved July 12, 2020.
- ^ a b "The Times recommends: Vandana Slatter for Bellevue City Council Position No. 5". The Seattle Times. July 5, 2015. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
- ^ Murray, Ryan (January 10, 2017). "Slatter resigns from Bellevue City Council as she takes 48th District seat". Bellevue Reporter. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
- ^ "Bellevue Councilwoman Vandana Slatter Ascends To State House". Bellevue, WA Patch. January 6, 2017. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
- ^ "Experienced Seattle Washington Immigration Attorney". Watson Immigration Law. November 9, 2015. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
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