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Nicole La Ha
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 82nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 20, 2023
Preceded byJohn Egofske
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceHomer Glen, Illinois

Nicole La Ha is an American politician serving as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 82nd district.[1] Her district includes Willowbrook, Burr Ridge, Willow Springs, Darien, Western Springs, Homer Glen, Lemont, and portions of Countryside, Downers Grove, Hickory Hills, Hinsdale, Indian Head Park, LaGrange, Justice, Orland Park, Palos Park, and Woodridge.[2]

She is a current member of the following legislative committees: Health & Human Services; Child Care Access & Early Childhood; Cities & Villages; Insurance; Police & Fire Committee.[3] She was also recently appointed to the State Tourism Coordinating Committee.[4]

In 2022, she won the Mrs. America beauty contest.[5] She began her career as a public servant by serving as a Homer Glen village trustee.[5] As one of the founders of the Ability Awareness Committee in Homer Glen, La Ha has spearheaded initiatives promoting inclusivity and education within the community.[6]

She served as the Illinois Senate Press Secretary for the 102nd General Assembly under Leader Dan McConchie and remained on Senate staff until December of 2023.[7] Nicole was also named to the prestigious 2024 Edgar Fellows class and was recognized by the National Foundation for Women Legislators with the “2024 Elected Women of Excellence Award,” reflecting her leadership and impact within her community.[8]

Nicole graduated from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2004 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art History, focusing on Museum Curation and Fine Arts.[9] Later, she pursued a degree in Science and Health with a Dental Hygiene accreditation from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Dentistry and Kennedy-King College, maintaining her active healthcare provider license in Illinois.[10]

La Ha is also a licensed dental hygienist.[11] She resides in Homer Glen with her husband, Dr. Christopher Zwiercan, and their two children.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Nicole La Ha Zwiercan". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  2. ^ "Meet our newest legislators". Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  3. ^ "ILGA Rep. La Ha Profile".
  4. ^ "Rep. Nicole La Ha Appointed to State Tourism Coordinating Committee - Nicole La Ha". 2024-08-19. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  5. ^ a b Bomke, Natalie (2022-08-21). "Homer Glen village trustee Nicole La Ha Zwiercan wins Mrs. America crown". FOX 32 Chicago. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  6. ^ "About - Nicole La Ha". 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  7. ^ "About - Nicole La Ha". 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  8. ^ "About - Nicole La Ha". 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  9. ^ "About - Nicole La Ha". 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  10. ^ "About - Nicole La Ha". 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  11. ^ Inc, Owens Media (2022-07-06). "Nicole La Ha Zwiercan Serves Homer Glen Community". Owens Media. Retrieved 2024-08-21. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  12. ^ "About - Nicole La Ha". 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
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