| First Name |
Tamara
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| Middle Name |
Darshell
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| Last Name |
Grigsby
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| Maiden Name |
Grigsby
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| Full Name at Birth |
Tamara Darshell Grigsby
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| Alternative Name |
Tamara D. Grigsby, State Representative Tamara Grigsby, Representative Tamara Grigsby (D-Milwaukee), State Rep. Tamara Grigsby, Rep. Grigsby, Representative Grigsby, The Office of Rep. Tamara Grigsby
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| Birthday |
19th November, 1974
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| Birthplace |
Pullman, Washington, USA
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| Died |
15th March, 2016
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| Place of Death |
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
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| Cause of Death |
Sudden Death Associated With Cancer.
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Distinctive Feature |
She was a passionate advocate for children, youth, women and social justice...., She touched thousands and leaves behind many admirers, friends and family members to mourn her passing, including her devoted parents...., She did more in her short life-span than most who lived twice as long. Hers was life of accomplishments beyond measure. She is loved and will be missed immensely...., When she endured a life-threatening battle in 2011, she fought back with the same vigor as she had exhibited on behalf of her constituents and everything else she pursued...., She was a champion for equity, social justice, and inclusion, especially for Wisconsin's most vulnerable and disadvantaged people...., She introduced and passed a record number of legislative measures to bring and secure opportunity to children and families in the state...., Childless...., She represented the 18th Assembly District from 2005 to 2013, working on children’s issues and opposing collective bargaining...., ''So enamored by her passion and commitment to the well-being of Milwaukee’s children, I was proud that she was my successor in the Assembly'' Senator Lena Taylor...., ''Tamara was an exceptional advocate for families and children and a fierce defender of Milwaukee and our public schools'' Mayor Tom Barrett...., ''She consistently championed the rights of the poor and compassionately argued for fair and equal treatment for all our citizens,” Mayor Tom Barrett...., ''Doctors continue to aid Tamara in her recovery and are working to address complications involving her kidneys and liver, which have been potentially compromised. Family and medical staff are very encouraged by her progress and remain confident of a steady recovery''...., ''Several factions of the community have united in various ways to express support for State Representative Tamara Grigsby and her family following an announcement from her office informing the public of her serious illness''...., On Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 the Grigsby’s office released a statement informing the public that she had been quitely battling a serious illness that had taken a downward turn...., At that time she was in intensive care, and later a coma. It was revealed later that she had been diagnosed with cancer, and had been fighting it privately. Legislators held a prayer vigil for her recovery on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011....
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| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
James Madison Memorial High School in Madison, Wisconsin
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| University |
[1993-1997] Howard University (B.S. Psychology), [1998-2000] University of Wisconsin-Madison (M.S.W Social Work)
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| Occupation Text |
Social Worker, Family Counselor, Adjunct Professor, State Legislator
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| Occupation |
Educator
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Program Development, Public Policy, Program Evaluation, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Policy Analysis, Research, Program Management, Government, Social Media, Media Relations, Higher Education, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Community Development, Leadership Development, Training, Staff Development, Community Organizing, Leadership, Team Building, Customer Service, Organizational Development, Policy, Grants, Social Networking
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| Year(s) Active |
2000 > 2004 (program manager: at Wisconsin Council on Children and Families), 2005 > 2012 (State Representative: Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 18th Assembly District), ???? > ???? (member: of the powerful Joint Finance Committee), ???? > ???? (selected by the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) as a delegate to South Africa and Israel), ???? > ???? (adjunct professor: at Carroll College, while also ng elected office), ???? > death (director: of Dane County’s Department of Equity and Inclusion), ???? > ???? (awarded: The Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin’s most prestigious recognition), ???? > ???? (awarded: The Rebecca C. Young Legislative Leadership Award), ???? > ???? (awarded: The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Emerging Leader Award), ???? > ???? (awarded: The Eleanor Roosevelt Award), 2014 > 2014 (awarded: The 30 Most Influential Social Workers Alive Today), ???? > ???? (member: Felmers Chaney Advisory Board), 2013 > 2014 (Manager, Parent & Community Engagement: Milwaukee Public Schools), ???? > ???? (member: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), ???? > ???? (member: The Wisconsin Women in Government Board), 2008 > 2011 (adjunct professor: Cardinal Stritch University), 2014 > 2016 (Community Relations Director: at Dane County Executive Office), 2002 > ???? (adjunct professor: University of Wisconsin, Madison), ???? > ???? (Member: Avisory Board, Milwaukee Fair Housing Council), ???? > ???? (Member: Martin Drive Neighborhood Association), ???? > ???? (Member: Midwest Progressive Elected Officials Network), ???? > ???? (Former Member, Board of Directors, Justice), ???? > ???? (Member, Sherman Park Neighborhood Association), ???? > ???? (Member, National Federation of Women Legislators), ???? > ???? (Member, National Association of Social Workers), ???? > ???? (Member, Milwaukee Child Welfare Partnership Council)
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| Associated Acts |
Tamara Grigsby Scholarship Fund
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| Official Websites |
www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-grigsby-8629b05/
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| Pets |
Dr. E. Howard Grigsby (father), Bettye Grigsby (mother), Joe Parisi (Dane County Executive), Lena Taylor (Senator), Tom Barrett (Mayor), Rep. JoCasta Zamarippa, Senator Ron Johnson, Rep. Latoya Johnson, Democratic Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling
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| Favorite Places |
Cardinal Stritch University, Howard University, Dane County, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Tamara D. Grigsby (November 19, 1974 – March 14, 2016) was an American social worker, academic, and politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 18th Assembly District, from 2005 until 2013.
