Anastasia Pittman
| Anastasia Pittman | |
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| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 48th district | |
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Assumed office 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Constance N. Johnson |
| Member of the Oklahoma State House of Representatives | |
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In office 2006–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Opio Toure |
| Succeeded by | George Young |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
19 July 1970 Miami, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Oklahoma City |
| Alma mater | University of Oklahoma, Langston University |
| Profession | Administrative assistant, radio host, and Spanish tutor |
| Religion | Christian |
Anastasia A. Pittman (born July 19, 1970) is an American politician from the state of Oklahoma. She represented the 99th district in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, as a member of the Democratic Party. Pittman served in the House from 2006 to 2013.
On April 11, 2014, she filed to run for an Oklahoma Senate seat vacated by Constance N. Johnson.[1] Pittman was elected to the Oklahoma Senate and represents the 48th district.
Early life
Pittman was born on July 19, 1970, in Miami, Florida.[2] Her family would migrate back and forth from Miami to Oklahoma City, OK every summer. During one summer, Pittman's parents did not return on time for herself and her brother and their grandmother enrolled them in school in Oklahoma. Pittman's grandmother later became her legal guardian and she finished high school and college in Oklahoma. Pittman graduated from Star Spencer High School.[3]
Education
She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and public relations in 1999 from the University of Oklahoma and a Master's degree in Education and Behavioral Science from Langston University in 2002.[2]
Political career
House of Representatives
She was first elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2006.[2] In 2013, Pittman was selected to lead the Legislative Black Caucus of the Oklahoma Legislature.[4]
Committees
- Banking subcommittee
- Economic Development and Financial Services
- Aerospace and Technology subcommittee on Energy and Technology
- Human Services Committee
- Elderly and Long-term Care subcommittee
- Health subcommittee on Public Health
Oklahoma Senate
Pittman was elected to the Oklahoma Senate in 2014.
Committees
- Appropriations
- Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services
- Appropriations Subcommittee on Select Agencies
- Business and Commerce
- General Government
- Health and Human Services
- Transportation
- Veterans and Military Affairs
Achievements and Awards
Pittman has received numerous awards for her work and achievements.
- Outstanding Community Service Recognition from Bill Clinton for the Magic Star Foundation
- Cooperative Extension-Outreach Service and Leadership Award from Langston University
- Unity in the Community State Award from Oklahoma Federal Executive Board
- Outstanding Leadership Award from Chief E. Kelly Haney honoring Seminole women
- Lecia Swain/Theodis Payne Media Award from NAACP
- Media Advocacy Award from the Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
- Oklahoma Achiever’s Award from Metropolitan Better Living Center.
Pittman also hosts her own radio show, "The Anastasia Pittman Show"
References
- ↑ 2014 Candidate filings, Oklahoma State Election Board accessed April 11, 2014.
- 1 2 3 Biography of Anastasia Pittman, Project Vote Smart. (accessed February 28, 2014)
- ↑ Finchum, Tanya (December 27, 2007). "Oral history interview with Anastasia Pittman". Women of the Oklahoma Legislature. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- ↑ "Pittman to lead Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus". The Journal Record. Associated Press. April 25, 2013. Retrieved January 29, 2014. (subscription required)