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Longtime Pennsylvania State Representative, Tarik Khan, will speak at the Rotary Club of Chestnut Hill’s breakfast program on May 15, 7:30 a.m. Center on the Hill, 8855 Germantown Avenue, Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill. The public is invited to attend the meeting which will include a short question and answer session.
Representative Khan is expected to speak about some of the major issues that the PA State Legislator is currently working on in behalf of the Philadelphia area citizens. Rep. Khan’s area covers the 194th Legislative District which encompasses the Northwest section of Philadelphia.
Members of Chestnut Hill Rotary met with Representatives Khan and Christopher Rabb, and State Senator Art Haywood last fall in Harrisburg during a tour of the magnificent Pennsylvania State Capitol building last fall.
Rep. Khan is a Philadelphia native and is a graduate of Central High School. Previously, Khan served as a registered nurse for nearly two decades. His father emigrated to Philadelphia from Pakistan to build a better life for himself. Tarik credits his parents and his diverse background for his urge to not only speak out about injustice but to fight against it.
Chestnut Hill Rotary members meeting with Pennsylvania State Representatives Tarik Khan.
In his job as a frontline nurse, he worked tirelessly during the COVID-19 pandemic and co-created a vaccine program for persons with disabilities that he presented at a White House/CDC forum. His work was featured in People Magazine and Good Morning America - GMA3 and was profiled in the award-winning documentary, "Angel Dose."
Chestnut Hill Rotary members with PA State Senator Art Haywood, and Representatives Christopher Rabb and Trick Khan.
Khan received his Ph.D. from The University of Pennsylvania and his current research focuses on improving access to health care for marginalized communities, especially those with disabilities. He is the former President of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association and founder and chairperson of Enabling Minds, which supports the education of children with developmental disabilities.
Khan has won several awards for his advocacy, including NACDD's Champions of Equal Opportunity Award for Advocacy, The Philadelphia Inquirer's Influencers of Healthcare Award, and Billy Penn's Who's Next: Community Leader Award. He also has been cited for his work by The Philadelphia City Council and The Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Rep. Khan’s presentation will be followed by a brief questions and answer session.
