Beverly Goldstein
Beverly Goldstein | |
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| Born | Beverly A. Goldstein |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Michael S. Goldstein |
| Children | 3 |
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Beverly Goldstein is an American doctor specializing in audiology and politician. She ran as a Republican for the seat in the U.S. House of Representatives representing Ohio's 11th congressional district against incumbent representative Marcia Fudge in 2016.
Early Career
Goldstein grew up in Detroit. After finishing degrees in speech and hearing, audiology, and a Ph.D. in Audiology and Rehabilitation, Goldstein worked in healthcare for several years, settling in the Cleveland, OH region in 1971. She has taught at Case Western Reserve University as well as Cleveland State University and chaired the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Commission. She has also worked with the Ohio Department of Health and Ohio Senator Grace Drake to pass legislation requiring mandatory hearing screening for newborns.[1]
Political Career
Goldstein has lobbied against the Iran nuclear deal framework. She declared her candidacy for the US representative for Ohio's 11th district in 2016. Her main platform focuses on inner city poverty, especially in the Cleveland, Ohio region, which ranks as some of the worst in the nation.[2][3]
References
- ^ Biograhy from her official website
- ^ Judi McLeod (Aug 22, 2016). "Bringing Congressional District 11 in Ohio Back Home".
- ^ Richmond, Matt (October 28, 2016). "Meet the Challengers in Some of Ohio's Least Competitive Congressional Districts".
External Links
- Beverly 4 Congress website
- ELECTION 2016: U.S. Rep. Marcia Fudge faces challenger Beverly Goldstein
- The Democrats own the ills of the Inner Cities by Michael S. Goldstein