Mariko Yamada
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Mariko Yamada | |
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| 山田真理子 | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 4th district 8th district (2008–2012) | |
| In office December 1, 2008 – November 30, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Lois Wolk |
| Succeeded by | Bill Dodd |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 23, 1950 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Janlee Wong |
| Children | Meilee Midori |
| Alma mater | University of Colorado University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Social Worker/Civil servant |
Mariko Yamada (born October 23, 1950) is a Japanese-American social worker who served as the Democratic assemblywoman from California's 4th Assembly district from 2008 to 2014.
Both of Yamada's parents were held in Japanese internment camps during World War II.[1] Yamada grew up attending inner-city schools and later became the first member of her family to complete college and graduate school.[1] She lives in Davis with her husband, Janlee Wong. They have two children — Meilee and Midori.[citation needed]
Education
Yamada received her undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado Boulder and received her master's degree in social work from the University of Southern California.[citation needed]