Janet Petersen
Profile
Janet Petersen is an American politician serving as a member of the Iowa Senate, representing the 18th District since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served as the Senate Minority Leader and was the first woman to lead the Senate Democratic caucus. Before her tenure in the Senate, she represented the 64th district in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013. Her legislative work has frequently focused on public health initiatives, including efforts to reduce stillbirth rates.
Details
- Born
- August 1, 1970 · 55 years old
- Birth place
- , U.S.
- Education
- University of Northern Iowa, Drake University
- Career
- Marketing communications professional, American Heart Association staff, Clinton-Gore campaign staff
