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{{short description|American politician and clinical psychologist}}
{{short description|American politician and clinical psychologist}}
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|name = Felicia Brabec
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| office = Member of the [[Michigan House of Representatives]]
|state_house = Michigan
| term_start = January 1, 2021
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|district = [[Michigan's 55th House of Representatives district|55th]]
|term_start = January 1, 2021
| term_end =
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| predecessor = [[Rebekah Warren]]
|predecessor = [[Rebekah Warren]]
| successor =
| constituency = [[Michigan's 55th House of Representatives district|55th district]] (2021–2022)<br>[[Michigan's 33rd House of Representatives district|33rd district]] (2023–present)
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|birth_date = {{circa}} {{birth year and age|1974}}
| birth_date = {{circa}} {{birth year and age|1974}}
|birth_place = [[Aurora, Illinois]]
| birth_place = [[Aurora, Illinois]]
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|website = [https://www.feliciabrabec.com/ Felicia Brabec]
| website = [https://www.feliciabrabec.com/ Felicia Brabec]
|party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
|education = [[Saint Mary's College (Indiana)|Saint Mary's College]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])<br>[[Boston College]] ([[Master's degree|MA]])<br>Illinois School of Professional Psychology ([[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]])
| education = [[Saint Mary's College (Indiana)|Saint Mary's College]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])<br>[[Boston College]] ([[Master's degree|MA]])<br>Illinois School of Professional Psychology ([[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]])
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'''Felicia Brabec''' (born {{circa}} 1974) is an American politician serving as a member of the [[Michigan House of Representatives]] from the [[Michigan's 55th House of Representatives district|55th district]]. Elected in 2020, she assumed office on January 1, 2021.
'''Felicia Brabec''' (born {{circa}} 1974) is an American politician serving as a member of the [[Michigan House of Representatives]] from the [[Michigan's 33rd House of Representatives district|33d district]].

She was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives for the [[Michigan's 55th House of Representatives district|55th district]] in 2020, and assumed office on January 1, 2021. In 2022, she was elected for the 33d district, and assumed office in 2023.


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
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Brabec is a clinical psychologist who owns her own private practice.<ref name="annarbor"/><ref name="two">{{cite web |url=https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2020/07/2-democrats-face-off-in-ann-arbor-area-55th-district-house-primary.html|title=2 Democrats face off in Ann Arbor-area 55th District House primary|publisher=[[Mlive]] |access-date=March 14, 2021}}</ref> She has worked in this capacity with the University of Michigan Counseling and Psychological Services. She has also served as a high school social worker. In 2020, in response to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], Brabec co-founded the website, MI Frontline Support, a statewide website which compiled mental health resources for [[Key worker|frontline workers]], who had to work during the pandemic.<ref name="wemu">{{cite web |url=https://www.wemu.org/post/local-mental-health-care-practitioners-launch-website-offering-support-during-current-pandemic|title=Local Mental Health Care Practitioners Launch A Website Offering Support During Current Pandemic|publisher=[[WEMU]] |access-date=March 14, 2021}}</ref><ref name="clinc">{{cite web |url=https://www.clickondetroit.com/health/good-health/2020/04/19/michigan-clinicians-offer-mental-health-resources-to-coronavirus-frontline-workers/|title=Michigan clinicians offer mental health resources to coronavirus frontline workers|publisher=[[WDIV-TV]] |access-date=March 14, 2021}}</ref> Brabec serves on the board of directors for the nonprofit food bank, Food Gatherers.<ref name="annarbor"/> She also is involved with the mental health organizations Garrett's Space and the Washtenaw Psychology Society.<ref name="annarbor"/><ref name="ballot"/>
Brabec is a clinical psychologist who owns her own private practice.<ref name="annarbor"/><ref name="two">{{cite web |url=https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2020/07/2-democrats-face-off-in-ann-arbor-area-55th-district-house-primary.html|title=2 Democrats face off in Ann Arbor-area 55th District House primary|publisher=[[Mlive]] |access-date=March 14, 2021}}</ref> She has worked in this capacity with the University of Michigan Counseling and Psychological Services. She has also served as a high school social worker. In 2020, in response to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], Brabec co-founded the website, MI Frontline Support, a statewide website which compiled mental health resources for [[Key worker|frontline workers]], who had to work during the pandemic.<ref name="wemu">{{cite web |url=https://www.wemu.org/post/local-mental-health-care-practitioners-launch-website-offering-support-during-current-pandemic|title=Local Mental Health Care Practitioners Launch A Website Offering Support During Current Pandemic|publisher=[[WEMU]] |access-date=March 14, 2021}}</ref><ref name="clinc">{{cite web |url=https://www.clickondetroit.com/health/good-health/2020/04/19/michigan-clinicians-offer-mental-health-resources-to-coronavirus-frontline-workers/|title=Michigan clinicians offer mental health resources to coronavirus frontline workers|publisher=[[WDIV-TV]] |access-date=March 14, 2021}}</ref> Brabec serves on the board of directors for the nonprofit food bank, Food Gatherers.<ref name="annarbor"/> She also is involved with the mental health organizations Garrett's Space and the Washtenaw Psychology Society.<ref name="annarbor"/><ref name="ballot"/>


Brabec was appointed to the [[Washtenaw County, Michigan|Washtenaw County]] Board of Commissioners' 4th district seat in 2011.<ref name="chair1">{{cite web |url=https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2015/01/washtenaw_county_board_of_comm_6.html|title=Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners selects new chairwoman|publisher=[[Mlive]] |access-date=March 14, 2021}}</ref> Brabec served as chair of the board from 2015 to 2016.<ref name="sweep">{{cite web |url=https://www.mlive.com/politics/2020/11/democrats-sweep-washtenaw-county-state-rep-races.html|title=Democrats sweep Washtenaw County State Rep. races|publisher=[[Mlive]] |access-date=March 14, 2021}}</ref> In 2020, Brabec did not seek re-election, and instead ran for the [[Michigan House of Representatives]] representing the [[Michigan's 55th House of Representatives district|55th district]].<ref name="Pittsfield">{{cite web |url=https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2020/07/large-democratic-field-running-to-represent-pittsfield-township-on-washtenaws-board-of-commissioners.html|title=Large Democratic field running to represent Pittsfield Township on Washtenaw's Board of Commissioners|publisher=[[Mlive]] |access-date=March 14, 2021}}</ref> On November 3, 2020, Brabec was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, and has represented the 55th district since January 1, 2021.<ref name="ballot"/>
Brabec was appointed to the [[Washtenaw County, Michigan|Washtenaw County]] Board of Commissioners' 4th district seat in 2011.<ref name="chair1">{{cite web |url=https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2015/01/washtenaw_county_board_of_comm_6.html|title=Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners selects new chairwoman|publisher=[[Mlive]] |access-date=March 14, 2021}}</ref> Brabec served as chair of the board from 2015 to 2016.<ref name="sweep">{{cite web |url=https://www.mlive.com/politics/2020/11/democrats-sweep-washtenaw-county-state-rep-races.html|title=Democrats sweep Washtenaw County State Rep. races|publisher=[[Mlive]] |access-date=March 14, 2021}}</ref> In 2020, Brabec did not seek re-election, and instead ran for the [[Michigan House of Representatives]] representing the [[Michigan's 55th House of Representatives district|55th district]].<ref name="Pittsfield">{{cite web |url=https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2020/07/large-democratic-field-running-to-represent-pittsfield-township-on-washtenaws-board-of-commissioners.html|title=Large Democratic field running to represent Pittsfield Township on Washtenaw's Board of Commissioners|publisher=[[Mlive]] |access-date=March 14, 2021}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Legislator Details - Legislators |url=https://mdoe.state.mi.us/legislators/Legislator/LegislatorDetail/5566 |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=mdoe.state.mi.us}}</ref> On November 3, 2020, Brabec was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives and represented the 55th district starting on January 1, 2021. In 2022, Brabec was elected to represent the [[Michigan's 33rd House of Representatives district|33d district]].<ref name=":0" />


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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Latest revision as of 06:12, 14 August 2024

Felicia Brabec
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2021
Preceded byRebekah Warren
Constituency55th district (2021–2022)
33rd district (2023–present)
Personal details
Bornc. 1974 (age 49–50)
Aurora, Illinois
Political partyDemocratic
EducationSaint Mary's College (BA)
Boston College (MA)
Illinois School of Professional Psychology (PhD)
Signature
WebsiteFelicia Brabec

Felicia Brabec (born c. 1974) is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 33d district.

She was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives for the 55th district in 2020, and assumed office on January 1, 2021. In 2022, she was elected for the 33d district, and assumed office in 2023.

Early life and education

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Brabec was born around 1974 in Aurora, Illinois.[1] In 1995, Brabec earned a bachelor's degree from Saint Mary's College. In 1997, Brabec earned a master's degree from Boston College. In 2003, Brabec earned a Ph.D. from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology.[2] Later that year, Brabec moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, for a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan.[1]

Career

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Brabec is a clinical psychologist who owns her own private practice.[1][3] She has worked in this capacity with the University of Michigan Counseling and Psychological Services. She has also served as a high school social worker. In 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Brabec co-founded the website, MI Frontline Support, a statewide website which compiled mental health resources for frontline workers, who had to work during the pandemic.[4][5] Brabec serves on the board of directors for the nonprofit food bank, Food Gatherers.[1] She also is involved with the mental health organizations Garrett's Space and the Washtenaw Psychology Society.[1][2]

Brabec was appointed to the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners' 4th district seat in 2011.[6] Brabec served as chair of the board from 2015 to 2016.[7] In 2020, Brabec did not seek re-election, and instead ran for the Michigan House of Representatives representing the 55th district.[8][9] On November 3, 2020, Brabec was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives and represented the 55th district starting on January 1, 2021. In 2022, Brabec was elected to represent the 33d district.[9]

Personal life

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Brabec lives in Pittsfield Charter Township, Michigan.[1] Brabec is married to David. Together they have two children.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Washtenaw County commissioner announces campaign for state House". Mlive. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Felicia Brabec". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
  3. ^ "2 Democrats face off in Ann Arbor-area 55th District House primary". Mlive. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
  4. ^ "Local Mental Health Care Practitioners Launch A Website Offering Support During Current Pandemic". WEMU. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
  5. ^ "Michigan clinicians offer mental health resources to coronavirus frontline workers". WDIV-TV. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
  6. ^ "Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners selects new chairwoman". Mlive. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
  7. ^ "Democrats sweep Washtenaw County State Rep. races". Mlive. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
  8. ^ "Large Democratic field running to represent Pittsfield Township on Washtenaw's Board of Commissioners". Mlive. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
  9. ^ a b "Legislator Details - Legislators". mdoe.state.mi.us. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
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