USAU.S. HouseDemocratic PartyGeorgia · Georgia's 85th House DistrictMember of the Georgia House of Representatives
Karla Drenner
Profile
Karla Drenner is an American politician and academic serving as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives for the 85th district. First elected in 2000, she holds the distinction of being the first openly gay member of the Georgia General Assembly. Beyond her legislative career, Drenner is an adjunct professor at DeVry University and the owner of an environmental safety and health consulting firm. She holds four academic degrees, including a PhD from La Salle University, and has been a consistent advocate for LGBTQ+ representation in state government.
Details
- Born
- September 10, 1961 · 64 years old
- Birth place
- , U.S.
- Education
- West Virginia State College, Fontbonne College, Southern Illinois University, La Salle University, Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government
- Career
- Academic, environmental safety and health consultant
