Edwin Obras | |
|---|---|
| Member of the WashingtonHouseofRepresentatives from the 33rd district | |
| Assumed office December 10, 2024 Servingwith Mia Gregerson | |
| Preceded by | Tina Orwall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edwin Carbonell Obras August 5,1971 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | University of Washington,BA;Northeastern University,Graduate Certificate (2015);MPA (2016) |
Edwin Carbonell Obras (born August 5,1971) [1] is an American politician serving in the Washington House of Representatives,representing the 33rd Legislative District. [2]
Obras was born in the Philippines. [3] He grew up on Beacon Hill in Seattle. [4]
He graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in American Ethnic Studies. He received a Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit,Philanthropy and Social Change (2015),as well as a Master of Public Administration (2016),from Northeastern University. [5]
Obras has worked for the City of Seattle's Human Services Department for over 15 years,most recently as deputy division director. [6]
He has served as board president of the Filipino Community of Seattle (FCS) since 2019. [7]
On December 10,2024,Obras was appointed to the Washington House of Representatives. [8]