Rachel Weston

Rachel M. Weston (born 1981) is a former Vermont State Representative for the Chittenden-3-3 District representing Old North End, Downtown, and Waterfront in Burlington, Vermont. First elected in 2006, Weston stepped down from the legislature in 2012 to take a job working on women's political participation in the Middle East.[1]

Rachel Weston
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives
from the Chittenden-3-3 district
In office
2007–2012
Preceded byJohn Patrick Tracy
Personal details
Born1981
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceBurlington, Vermont
Alma materUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Vermont
Websiterachelweston.org

Early life and career

She graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2003 (BA, Anthropology) and the University of Vermont in 2006 (MPA, Public Administration). Prior to pursuing a Masters, she was a public school teacher and worked with community non-profit organizations. She served as President of the UVM Graduate Student Senate, and as a Campus Compact Civic Engagement Fellow.[2][3] She was elected to serve in the 2007–2008, 2009–2010, and 2011-2012 legislatures. Weston was the youngest serving member of the Vermont State Legislature. She served as a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Natural Resources and Energy Committee.[4]

References
  1. Bromage, Andy. "Burlington Rep. Rachel Weston to Step Down". 7d.blogs.com. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-07-24. Retrieved 2010-01-02.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. http://www.uvm.edu/about_uvm/?Page=stories/students/weston.html
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-12-26. Retrieved 2010-01-02.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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