Anne Ferrell Tata is an American politician who is a member of the

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from the 82nd district. Elected in November 2021, she assumed office in January 2022.

Early life and education

Tata was born in the

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Tata's father was a chaplain in the

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, and the family moved frequently around the United States and Europe during her childhood. Tata earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication and media studies from

Florida State University Florida State University (FSU or Florida State) is a Public university, public research university in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a senior member of the State University System of Florida and a preeminent university in the s ...

Career

Early in her career, Tata worked as a medical sales representative. She has also been a political fundraiser. She was elected to the

in November 2021 and assumed office in January 2022.

Personal life

Tata's father-in-law was

Bob Tata Robert Tata (January 27, 1930 – June 11, 2021) was an American politician. A Republican and the member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1984 to 2014, representing the 85th district in Virginia Beach. Tata announced that he would not ru ...

, a former member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 85th district. Anne Ferrell is married to Robert Tata and they have four children.

References

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