Felicia Brabec | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 55th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Rebekah Warren |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1974 (age 49–50) Aurora, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Saint Mary's College (BA) Boston College (MA) Illinois School of Professional Psychology (PhD) |
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| Website | Felicia Brabec |
Felicia Brabec (born c. 1974) is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 55th district. Elected in 2020, she assumed office on January 1, 2021.
Early life and education[edit]
Brabec was born around 1974 in Aurora, Illinois.[1] In 1995, Brabec earned a bachelor's degree from Saint Mary's College. In 1997, Brabec earned a master's degree from Boston College. In 2003, Brabec earned a Ph.D. from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology.[2] Later that year, Brabec moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, for a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan.[1]
Career[edit]
Brabec is a clinical psychologist who owns her own private practice.[1][3] She has worked in this capacity with the University of Michigan Counseling and Psychological Services. She has also served as a high school social worker. In 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Brabec co-founded the website, MI Frontline Support, a statewide website which compiled mental health resources for frontline workers, who had to work during the pandemic.[4][5] Brabec serves on the board of directors for the nonprofit food bank, Food Gatherers.[1] She also is involved with the mental health organizations Garrett's Space and the Washtenaw Psychology Society.[1][2]
Brabec was appointed to the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners' 4th district seat in 2011.[6] Brabec served as chair of the board from 2015 to 2016.[7] In 2020, Brabec did not seek re-election, and instead ran for the Michigan House of Representatives representing the 55th district.[8] On November 3, 2020, Brabec was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, and has represented the 55th district since January 1, 2021.[2]
Personal life[edit]
Brabec lives in Pittsfield Charter Township, Michigan.[1] Brabec is married to David. Together they have two children.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g "Washtenaw County commissioner announces campaign for state House". Mlive. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Felicia Brabec". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
- ^ "2 Democrats face off in Ann Arbor-area 55th District House primary". Mlive. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
- ^ "Local Mental Health Care Practitioners Launch A Website Offering Support During Current Pandemic". WEMU. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
- ^ "Michigan clinicians offer mental health resources to coronavirus frontline workers". WDIV-TV. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
- ^ "Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners selects new chairwoman". Mlive. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
- ^ "Democrats sweep Washtenaw County State Rep. races". Mlive. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
- ^ "Large Democratic field running to represent Pittsfield Township on Washtenaw's Board of Commissioners". Mlive. Retrieved March 14, 2021.