Barbara West Carpenter
Barbara West Carpenter is an American politician serving as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 63rd district, where she has served since 2015.[1]
Barbara West Carpenter | |
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Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 63rd district | |
Assumed office 2015 | |
Preceded by | Dalton Honoré Sr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Southern University (BS, MEd) Kansas State University (PhD) |
Education
Carpenter received a Bachelor of Science in vocational education and general science and an Master of Education in secondary education and administration from Southern University. She went on to earn her PhD in adult and occupational education and international education from Kansas State University.[1]
Career
Carpenter is the dean of international education and university outreach of Southern University.[2]
In the Louisiana House of Representatives, Carpenter serves as chair of Labor and Industrial Relations Committee. She is a part of the Capital Region Legislative Delegation, the Democratic Caucus, the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus, and the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus.[1]
References
- "Louisiana House Member Page". house.louisiana.gov. Retrieved 2020-02-09.
- "Dean's Office | Southern University and A&M College". www.subr.edu. Retrieved 2020-02-10.