PINE DEMS SPEAKER SERIES

Rep. Arvind Venkat, MD

Our speaker series launch was launched on May 19, 2024, with Rep. Arvind Venket, MD presenting “From the ER to the Capitol: A Doctor’s Perspective on Healthcare and Legislation.”

Rep. Venkat continues to work as an emergency physician while serving his first term in the State House, representing District 30. Rep. His first-hand experience in working with patients gives him a unique perspective when it comes to legislation about healthcare, guns, reproductive freedom, and more. Venkat is the first Indian American to serve in the Pennsylvania State House and the first physician to serve in the General Assembly in six decades.

Rep. Venkat’s talk, in which he shared personal experiences and concerns about healthcare and state government, was inspirational and enlightening. 

The event was catered by Tamarind.