Helen Tai
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Helen Tai | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 178th district | |
| In office June 5, 2018[1] – December 1, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Petri |
| Succeeded by | Wendi Thomas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | John McDevitt |
| Residence(s) | Solebury, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan Penn State University |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
| Website | https://www.helentai.com |
Helen Tai (戴怡平) is a former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 178th Legislative District. She was elected in a Special Election on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 to serve out the remainder of Scott Petri's term. She previously served on the Solebury Township Board of Supervisors.[2] However, Tai was later ousted from her seat after losing in the general election held on November 6, 2018.[3]
Career
[edit]Prior to being elected to the House, Helen had over 25 years of experience and began her professional career as a biostatistician with Ortho Pharmaceuticals, G.D. Searle, and Lorex Pharmaceuticals. At Information Resources she was associate director of statistical projections and sampling. Later, Helen held senior positions in Johnson & Johnson's Consumer Products Division.[4] Helen also owned two companies, enabling innovation and Fearless Heart Aikido where she trains in self defense as a fourth degree black belt.[5]
In 2018, Tai defeated Republican Wendi Thomas in a special election held on May 15 of that year. She then lost to Thomas in the general election held on November 6, 2018.[3]
Personal
[edit]A graduate of Penn State University (MS), Tai also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and has been a resident of Solebury since 2000 where she continues to reside with her husband.
References
[edit]- ^ PSU News [permanent dead link]
- ^ "Helen Tai". www.helentai.com.
- ^ a b "Wendi Thomas Wins PA House's 178th District". November 6, 2018.
- ^ "Enabling Innovation". www.enabling-innovation.com.
- ^ "Fearless Heart Aikido". www.fearlessheartaikido.com.
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