Sarah-Elizabeth Langford facts for kids
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Sarah-Elizabeth Langford
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| Born | September 28, 1981 |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Title | former First Lady of the City of Atlanta (2014-2018) Miss District of Columbia USA 2005 Miss District of Columbia 2002 |
| Spouse(s) | Kasim Reed divorced 2019 |
Sarah-Elizabeth Langford (born September 28, 1981) is a well-known public figure. She was the First Lady of Atlanta when her husband, Kasim Reed, was the city's mayor. She also held titles in beauty pageants before her public service.
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About Sarah-Elizabeth Langford
Sarah-Elizabeth Langford grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. Her father, Arthur Langford Jr., was a minister and a state senator. Her mother was a lawyer and a leader in their community. Interestingly, both her father and her husband later held the same political seat in the Georgia State Senate.
Her Early Life and Education
Sarah-Elizabeth went to Pace Academy from kindergarten through high school. After that, she studied French at the University of Michigan. She then earned her law degree from Howard University School of Law.
While she was in law school, she worked for a famous United States Congressman, John Lewis. After finishing her studies, she worked for the D.C. Office of General Counsel for five years. Later, she helped develop affordable housing for a company called National Church Residences for eight years.
Public Service and Community Work
In 2014, Sarah-Elizabeth Langford became the Executive Director of the Development Authority of Fulton County. This role involved helping with economic growth in the area. In 2017, she was appointed to the Georgia Board of Regents. This board helps oversee public colleges and universities in Georgia.
Sarah-Elizabeth is also a big supporter of the arts. She serves on the boards of organizations like the Atlanta Children's Museum. She works to help children learn and grow through creative activities.
Beauty Pageant Journey
Before her public service, Sarah-Elizabeth Langford was a successful beauty pageant contestant. She won the title of Miss District of Columbia in 2002. She then competed in the Miss America 2003 pageant.
Later, she won Miss District of Columbia USA in 2005. This led her to compete in the Miss USA 2005 pageant. She also appeared on the TV show Fear Factor and won $50,000. This appearance helped promote the Miss USA pageant.
Family Life
Sarah-Elizabeth Langford married Kasim Reed in 2014. At that time, he was serving as the Mayor of Atlanta. They welcomed their daughter in May or June of that year. The Mayor's office shared the happy news about their marriage and the birth of their baby.
