Helen Tai
| Helen Tai | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 178th district | |
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Assumed office June 5, 2018[1] | |
| Preceded by | Scott Petri |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | John McDevitt |
| Residence | Solebury, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan, Penn State University |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
| Website | https://www.helentai.com |
Helen Tai (戴怡平) is a 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]
Career
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.[3] Helen also owned two companies, enabling innovation and Fearless Heart Aikido where she trains in self defense as a fourth degree black belt.[4]
In 2018, Tai defeated Republican Wendi Thomas.
Personal
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
- ↑ http://www.collegian.psu.edu/wire/news/article_1047662d-aed3-57d9-a02e-faf2fe7ace81.html
- ↑ "Helen Tai". www.helentai.com.
- ↑ "Enabling Innovation". www.enabling-innovation.com.
- ↑ "Fearless Heart Aikido". www.fearlessheartaikido.com.
