Jessica Benham's Biography
- State House (PA) - District 36, Democratic
Full Name:
Jessica Lynn Benham
Gender:
Female
Home City:
Southside Slopes, PA
BA, Politcal Science and Communication Studies, Bethel University
MA, Bioethics, University of Pittsburgh
MA, Communications, Minnesota State University
PhD, Communications, University of Pittsburgh
Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 36, 2021-present
Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 36, 2020, 2022, 2024
Member, Aging and Older Adult Services Committee
Member, Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee
Member, Health Committee
Member, Human Services Committee
Member, Liquor Control Committee
Subcommittee on Programs & Benefits Chair, Member, Aging & Older Adult Services, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 2025-2026
Member, Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 2025-2026
Member, Health Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 2025-2026
Subcommittee on Mental Health Chair, Member, Human Services Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 2025-2026
Member, Liquor Control Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 2025-2026
Former Co-Founder/Director of Development, Pittsburgh Center for Autistic Advocacy
Member, Public Safety Council, Zone 3, 2016-present
Co-Captain, East Slopes Block Watch
Volunteer, South Side Park's Goat Fest