Political Highlights: Democratic nominee for U.S. House, 2006; U.S. Veterans Affairs Department assistant secretary, 2009-11; U.S. House of Representatives, 2013-17; U.S. Senate, 2017-present Born: March 12, 1968; Bangkok, Thailand Residence: Hoffman Estates Religion: Unspecified Family: Husband, Bryan Bowlsbey; two children Education: U. of Hawaii, B.A. 1989; George Washington U., M.A. 1992; Northern Illinois U., attended Ph.D. program 1992-2004; Capella U., Ph.D. 2009-15
