Edwin Obras
Edwin Obras | |
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| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 33rd district | |
| Assumed office December 10, 2024 Serving with Mia Gregerson | |
| Preceded by | Tina Orwall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edwin Carbonell Obras August 5, 1971 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | University of Washington, BA; Northeastern University, Graduate Certificate (2015); MPA (2016) |
Edwin Carbonell Obras (born August 5, 1971)[1] is an American politician serving in the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 33rd Legislative District.[2]
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Obras was born in the Philippines.[3] He grew up on Beacon Hill in Seattle.[4]
He graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in American Ethnic Studies. He received a Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit, Philanthropy and Social Change (2015), as well as a Master of Public Administration (2016), from Northeastern University.[5]
Career
[edit | edit source]Obras has worked for the City of Seattle's Human Services Department for over 15 years, most recently as deputy division director.[6]
He has served as board president of the Filipino Community of Seattle (FCS) since 2019.[7]
On December 10, 2024, Obras was appointed to the Washington House of Representatives.[8]
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- 1971 births
- Living people
- 21st-century members of the Washington State Legislature
- American politicians of Filipino descent
- Asian-American state legislators in Washington (state)
- Democratic Party members of the Washington House of Representatives
- Filipino emigrants to the United States
- Northeastern University alumni
- University of Washington alumni