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Akilah Weber
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| Member of the California State Senate from the 39th district |
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| Assumed office December 2, 2024 |
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| Preceded by | Toni Atkins |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 79th district |
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| In office April 19, 2021 – November 30, 2024 |
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| Preceded by | Shirley Weber |
| Succeeded by | LaShae Sharp-Collins |
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Akilah Faizah Weber
July 2, 1978 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Dennis K. Gakunga
Andrew Paul Pierson
(m. 2024) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Education | Xavier University of Louisiana (BS) University of Rochester (MD) |
Akilah Faizah Weber Pierson (born July 2, 1978) is an American politician and doctor. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Since 2024, she has been a part of the California State Senate. She represents the 39th district. This area includes parts of San Diego, La Mesa, El Cajon, and Lemon Grove.
Before this, she served in the California State Assembly from 2021 to 2024. She represented the 79th district. Akilah Weber is the daughter of California Secretary of State Shirley Weber. Akilah took over her mother's Assembly seat after winning a special election in 2021.
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Akilah Weber's Early Life and School
Akilah Weber was born and grew up in Oak Park, a neighborhood in San Diego. She went to Xavier University of Louisiana. There, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. Later, she studied medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree there.
Akilah Weber's Career Journey
After finishing medical school, Akilah Weber continued her training. She completed a residency at the John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County. A residency is like an internship for doctors. She also did a special fellowship in pediatric and adolescent gynecology. This was at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
Today, Dr. Weber works as an OBGYN (a doctor who specializes in women's health and childbirth). She works at Rady Children's Hospital.
Entering Politics: La Mesa City Council
In 2018, Akilah Weber decided to get involved in local government. She was elected to the La Mesa City Council. This was her first step into public service.
Serving in the California State Assembly
In 2021, a special election was held. This was to fill the seat of her mother, Shirley Weber. Her mother had resigned to become the California Secretary of State. Akilah Weber won this election on April 6, 2021. She was officially sworn into the Assembly on April 19, 2021. She served in the Assembly until November 2024.
Moving to the California State Senate
In December 2024, Akilah Weber began a new role. She became a member of the California State Senate. This is a higher level of state government. She continues to represent her community in California.
