USAU.S. HouseDemocratic PartyPennsylvania · Pennsylvania's 24th House districtMember of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
La'Tasha Mayes
Profile
La'Tasha Mayes is an American politician and activist serving as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 24th district. A progressive Democrat, she made history as the first lesbian state legislator in Pennsylvania. Before her election, Mayes was a prominent community organizer and the founder of New Voices for Reproductive Justice, where she advocated for reproductive health, LGBTQ+ rights, and healthcare equity. Her legislative priorities include addressing healthcare disparities, protecting abortion access, and advancing non-discrimination protections.
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- Born
- , Pennsylvania, US
- Birth place
- West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Education
- University of Pittsburgh (Bachelor of Science in business administration); Carnegie Mellon University, Heinz College (Master of Science in public policy and management)
- Career
- Activist, community organizer, president and executive director of New Voices for Reproductive Justice, vice chair of the Allegheny County Human Relations Commission
