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Eric Gjerde
Profile
Eric Gjerde is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives. Born in 1978 in Spicer, Minnesota, he holds a Doctor of Education from the University of Northern Iowa. Before his election to the state legislature in 2020, Gjerde worked as a special education teacher and coach in the Cedar Rapids Community School District, and he has also served as a police officer for the City of Cedar Rapids. In the Iowa House, he focuses on public safety and government oversight, currently serving as the ranking member of the Public Safety Committee.
Details
- Born
- 1978 · 48 years old
- Birth place
- Spicer, Minnesota, United States
- Education
- Augustana College (BA), University of Iowa (MA, MEd), University of Northern Iowa (EdD)
- Career
- Special education teacher, coach, emergency medical technician, volunteer deputy sheriff, police officer
