User:CC2219/Kara Eastman

= Kara H. Eastman = Kara H. Eastman is an American, Democratic, politician who was born in, Evanston, Illinois on November 16, 1971. Eastman began her political career in the state of Nebraska in 2018 where she ran as one of the Democratic contenders for the 2nd Congressional District. Eastman successfully continued on to the primary election but was defeated in the general election by contender Don Bacon. In 2020, Eastman won the Democratic primary for the U.S house to represent the 2nd Congressional District but lost in the general election in November of 2020.

Early Life
Eastman was born in Evanston, Illinois and was raised by her single mother. During her early years, Eastman resided in both the state of Illinois and Florida. Although Eastman had the presence of her mother, Eastman overcame many hardships throughout her life. Eastman's childhood consisted of witnessing the departure of her father and the difficulties it caused her mother, experience extended family battle addiction, and losing her grandfather.

Education
Eastman's undergraduate career began in 1989, at Pitzer College, and graduated in 1993 successfully attaining her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and English. In 1995, Eastman pursued a Masters of Social Work in Clinical Social Work at the Loyola University of Chicago and graduated in 1997.

Political Career
Eastman affiliates with the Democratic Party and she pursued her political career in the state of Nebraska. Her career in politics began in 2015 when she was a part of the Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors representing the 4th District in Nebraska and ended her term in 2019.

Community Involvement
Eastman is the founder of a nonprofit called Omaha Healthy Kids Alliance.