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Tara Shephard

Tara Shephard is an American politician serving as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives for the 79th district. Elected in November 2022, she assumed office on January 9, 2023.

Education

Shephard earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in 1998 and a Master of Arts in criminal justice and corrections from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2000.[1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Shephard worked as a teacher and substance abuse counselor. She served as a board member of the Little Rock School District from 2013 to 2015. Shephard was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives in November 2022.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Tara Shephard". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  2. ^ "Tara Shephard, Democratic candidate for state Representative District 79 in Arkansas". Arkansas Online. 2022-04-29. Archived from the original on 2023-04-05. Retrieved 2023-04-05.