Biography

BOYD, Heather, a Representative from Delaware County; B.A., history, University of Michigan, 1988; M.A., art history, James Madison University, 2000; M.A., history of American Civilization, University of Delaware, 2003; A.B.D., history of American Civilization, University of Delaware, 2006; history and art history teacher (10 years); chief of staff, Rep. Leanne Krueger; elected, school board, Upper Darby (2015-2018); district director and senior advisor, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon; chair, Upper Darby Democratic Committee; elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in a Special Election on May 16, 2023; Sworn-In, June 5, 2023 to serve the remaining 2023 term; reelected to the House for the 2025 term; appointed, Deputy Whip (2025-present).