Beverly Pingerelli is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the

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from the 28th district. She previously represented the 21st district. Elected in 2020, she assumed office on January 11, 2021.

Education

Pingerelli earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biological sciences from

Wayne State University Wayne State University (WSU) is a public university, public research university in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1868, Wayne State consists of 13 schools and colleges offering approximately 375 programs. It is Michigan's third-l ...

Career

She works as a science program coordinator at

Grand Canyon University Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a Private university, private For-profit higher education in the United States, for-profit Christian university in Phoenix, Arizona. The university offers degrees in over 200 areas of study and is administrativel ...

. Pingerelli previously worked as a cytogenetic and molecular technologist. Pingerelli was also a member of the Peoria Unified School District Governing Board, leaving in 2022. Pingerelli was elected to the

in 2020, succeeding Tony Rivero.

Personal life

Pingerelli grew up in a neighborhood just outside of

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and was the first person in her immediate family to graduate from college. Pingerelli and her husband, Peter, have two daughters.

References

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