Cathleen Galgiani
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| Member of the California State Senate from the 5th district |
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Assumed office December 3, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | new district |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 17th district |
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In office December 4, 2006 – November 30, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Barbara S. Matthews |
| Succeeded by | Tom Ammiano (redistricted) |
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January 4, 1964 |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Alma mater | California State University, Sacramento |
| Profession | Physical therapy aide |
Cathleen Galgiani (born January 4, 1964) is an American politician who currently serves in the California State Senate. A Democrat, she represents the 5th Senate District, which encompasses San Joaquin County, and portions of Stanislaus and Sacramento counties.
Galgiani is a member of the California Legislative LGBT Caucus. Prior to her election to the State Senate in 2012, she served in the California State Assembly, representing the 17th Assembly District. Before her service as an elected official, she was the Chief of Staff to her predecessor, Assemblymember Barbara Matthews.
Galgiani attended San Joaquin Delta College before receiving her Bachelor's degree from California State University, Sacramento. Prior to working in the Legislature, Galgiani spent eight years as a physical therapy aide at San Joaquin General Hospital and Dameron Hospital in San Joaquin County.
Galgiani served as the consultant to the legislative committee on the development of University of California, Merced. She helped secure funding and support for U.C. Merced to ensure that the university continues to grow as the tenth campus in the University of California system. Galgiani also served as staffer for Pat Johnston, John Garamendi, and Barbara Matthews.
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