Melisa Franzen
| Melisa Franzen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 49th district | |
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Assumed office January 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | redrawn district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Melisa López Aquino |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Nathan (m. 2006) |
| Residence | Edina, Minnesota |
| Alma mater |
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico (B.A.) University of Minnesota (M.P.P.) Hamline University (J.D.) |
| Occupation | attorney, legislator |
Melisa López Franzen (née Aquino) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represents District 49 in the southwest Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Early life, education, and career
Franzen was raised in Puerto Rico.[1] She attended the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico and graduated in 2001 with a B.A. in political science. She later attended the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota, graduating in 2003 with a M.P.P. in economic development, and Hamline University School of Law, graduating in 2006 with a J.D.[2]
She is co-founder and president of the Minneapolis-based public relations firm New Publica.[1]
Minnesota Senate
Franzen was first elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2012.
Personal life
Franzen has been married to her husband, Nathan, since January 14, 2006.[3] They reside in Edina, Minnesota.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 "About Melisa". Melisa Franzen For Senate. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- 1 2 Gauthier, Ryan (August 29, 2012). "Melisa Franzen, Democratic Candidate for State Senate District 49". Edina Patch. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
- ↑ "Melisa Aquino – Nathan Franzen". Morrison County Record. 2006. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
External links
- Melisa Franzen at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Senator Melisa Franzen official Minnesota Senate website
- Senator Melisa Franzen official campaign website