Cathleen Galgiani

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Cathleen Galgiani has represented California's 17th Assembly District since December of 2006. Prior to her election, she served as the chief of staff to her predecessor, Barbara Matthews. Assemblywoman Galgiani served as the consultant to the Legislative Committee on the Development of UC Merced. She helped secure funding and support for UC Merced to ensure that the university continues to grow as the 10th campus in the UC system. Assemblywoman Galgiani has also worked for Pat Johnston and John Garamendi. Prior to working in the Legislature, Assemblywoman Galgiani spent eight years as a physical therapy aide at San Joaquin General Hospital and Dameron Hospital in San Joaquin County.