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Canadian-born American politician from Washington From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
Vandana Slatter | |
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| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Patty Kuderer |
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| 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) |
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.
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]
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]
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