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Akilah Weber Pierson
Profile
Akilah Weber Pierson is an American politician and physician serving as a member of the California State Senate since 2024. Born and raised in Oak Park, San Diego, she earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from Xavier University of Louisiana and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Rochester Medical Center. Before entering politics, she practiced as an OBGYN at Rady Children's Hospital. She previously served on the La Mesa City Council and as a member of the California State Assembly from 2021 to 2024, representing the 79th district.
Details
- Born
- July 2, 1978 · 47 years old
- Birth place
- Oak Park, San Diego, California
- Education
- Xavier University of Louisiana (B.S. in Biology); University of Rochester Medical Center (M.D.)
- Career
- Physician, OBGYN at Rady Children's Hospital, La Mesa City Council member
