Senator Karen Kwan, the Democratic Minority Whip representing District 12 in Salt Lake County, continues her legislative service which began on January 1, 2017.
Academic background and education
Kwan serves the district as an Associate Professor and holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Utah.
Legislative committee assignments
Senator Kwan's committee assignments include several legislative bodies, such as the Senate Rules Committee and the Executive Appropriations Committee.
She is also a member of the Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee, the Senate Ethics Committee, and the Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee. Her work extends to various subcommittees including the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee and the Subcommittee on Oversight.
Professional affiliations and credentials
Kwan's professional background includes affiliations with the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association and serving as the past chairperson for the Asian Pacific American Advocates - Utah Chapter. Her academic credentials include a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University.
