J. Elizabeth Mitchell Explained

J. Elizabeth Mitchell
Office:Member of the Maine House of Representatives from District 30
Term Start1:December 1994
Term End1:December 1998
Predecessor:Anne Rand
Successor:Benjamin F. Dudley
Party:Democratic
Birth Date:29 June 1969
Birth Place:New Haven, Connecticut
Alma Mater:Reed College
Profession:Health Advocate
Residence:Munjoy Hill, Portland, Maine

J. Elizabeth Mitchell (born June 29, 1969) is an American politician and health advocate from Maine. Since 2013, Mitchell has been the CEO of the Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement. A Democrat, Mitchell served two terms (1994-1998) in the Maine House of Representatives representing the Munjoy Hill neighborhood of Portland, Maine.[1]

In 1994, Mitchell, at the age of 25, ran uncontested in both the Maine Democratic Party primary and the November general election for District 30.[2] [3] She replaced Anne Rand, who won a seat in the Maine Senate.

In March 2013, Mitchell was hired as the CEO of the Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement. She had previously directed the Maine Health Management Coalition since its foundation in 2008.[4]

Personal

Mitchel was born on June 29, 1969, in New Haven, Connecticut. She earned a B.A. in religion from Reed College in 1991.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: J. Elizabeth Mitchell Biography - Project Vote Smart. Project Vote Smart. 11 May 2013.
  2. Web site: Primary Election Results - June 11, 1996 - State Representative, Democrat (Secretary of State, State of Maine, U.S.A.). 11 May 2013.
  3. Web site: General Election Tabulations - November 5, 1996 - State Representative (Secretary of State, State of Maine, U.S.A.). 11 May 2013.
  4. News: Health coalition’s CEO to lead national nonprofit. Farwell. Jackie. March 7, 2013. Bangor Daily News. 11 May 2013.