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== Early Life and Education == |
== Early Life and Education == |
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Courpas was born in 1966 to Greek parents. She graduated ''[[magna cum laude]]'' from [[Princeton University]] in 1988. Courpas received a law degree from [[Columbia University]] in 1994, where she was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar.<ref>{{cite news |title=WEDDINGS; Tina Courpas, Kamil Salame |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/09/26/style/weddings-tina-courpas-kamil-salame.html |access-date=3 July 2024 |publisher=New York Times |date=1999-09-26 |page=12}}</ref> |
Courpas was born in 1966 to Greek parents. She graduated ''[[magna cum laude]]'' from [[Princeton University]] in 1988. Courpas received a law degree from [[Columbia University]] in 1994, where she was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar.<ref>{{cite news |title=WEDDINGS; Tina Courpas, Kamil Salame |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/09/26/style/weddings-tina-courpas-kamil-salame.html |access-date=3 July 2024 |publisher=New York Times |date=1999-09-26 |page=12}}</ref> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Before entering politics, Courpas worked on [[Wall Street]] for over 20 years. She began her career at [[Goldman Sachs|Goldman, Sachs & Co]]. She later practiced law at [[Kirkland & Ellis]] before returning to investment banking where she raised capital for private equity funds, including at [[Credit Suisse |Credit Suisse Private Fund Group]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=News Release |title=Tina Courpas Named Executive Director of The Hellenic Initiative |url=https://www.hellenicjournal.org/tina-courpas-named-executive-director-of-the-hellenic-initiative/ |website=The Hellenic Journal |access-date=3 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Tina Courpas |url=https://pcswconn.squarespace.com/tina-courpas |website=Permanent Commission on the Status of Women in Connecticut |access-date=3 July 2024}}</ref> From Wall Street, Courpas went on to become the executive director of two non-profits. |
Before entering politics, Courpas worked on [[Wall Street]] for over 20 years. She began her career at [[Goldman Sachs|Goldman, Sachs & Co]]. She later practiced law at [[Kirkland & Ellis]] before returning to investment banking where she raised capital for private equity funds, including at [[Credit Suisse |Credit Suisse Private Fund Group]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=News Release |title=Tina Courpas Named Executive Director of The Hellenic Initiative |url=https://www.hellenicjournal.org/tina-courpas-named-executive-director-of-the-hellenic-initiative/ |website=The Hellenic Journal |access-date=3 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Tina Courpas |url=https://pcswconn.squarespace.com/tina-courpas |website=Permanent Commission on the Status of Women in Connecticut |access-date=3 July 2024}}</ref> From Wall Street, Courpas went on to become the executive director of two non-profits. |
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In 2018, Courpas became the |
In 2018, Courpas became the executive director of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women in Connecticut, a bipartisan political non-profit. During her time as executive director, she helped advocate for legislation protecting Connecticut girls and women.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marciano |first1=Michael |title=PCSW: Connecticut Women Have Been Disproportionately Impacted by COVID-19 |url=https://www.law.com/ctlawtribune/2021/05/20/pcsw-connecticut-women-have-been-disproportionately-impacted-by-covid-19/?slreturn=20240601210952 |website=Connecticut Law Tribune |access-date=3 July 2024 |date=2021-05-20}}</ref> |
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In 2022, Courpas was chosen to be the |
In 2022, Courpas was chosen to be the executive director of [[The Hellenic Initiative]], an apolitical, philanthropic organization which unites the global [[Greek diaspora|Greek Diaspora]] in support of Greece.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sakellis |first1=Eleni |title=The Hellenic Initiative Executive Director Tina Courpas Speaks with TNH |url=https://www.thenationalherald.com/the-hellenic-initiative-executive-director-tina-courpas-speaks-with-tnh/ |website=The National Herald |access-date=3 July 2024 |date=2022-11-06}}</ref> |
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== Personal |
== Personal life == |
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Courpas is the mother of four children and resides in [[Greenwich, Connecticut|Greenwich]], [[Connecticut]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Yager |first1=Leslie |title=Meet Republican Candidate for State Rep in the 149th District, Tina Courpas, Political Newcomer |url=https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/meet-republican-candidate-for-state-rep-in-the-149th-district-tina-courpas-political-newcomer-218850/ |website=Greenwich Free Press |access-date=3 July 2024 |date=2024-07-02}}</ref> |
Courpas is the mother of four children and resides in [[Greenwich, Connecticut|Greenwich]], [[Connecticut]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Yager |first1=Leslie |title=Meet Republican Candidate for State Rep in the 149th District, Tina Courpas, Political Newcomer |url=https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/meet-republican-candidate-for-state-rep-in-the-149th-district-tina-courpas-political-newcomer-218850/ |website=Greenwich Free Press |access-date=3 July 2024 |date=2024-07-02}}</ref> |
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== State Representative Race == |
== State Representative Race == |
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In February 2024, Courpas filed for candidacy. Courpas was unanimously nominated by [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] delegates from [[Greenwich, Connecticut|Greenwich]] and [[Stamford, Connecticut|Stamford]] on May |
In February 2024, Courpas filed for candidacy. Courpas was unanimously nominated by [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] delegates from [[Greenwich, Connecticut|Greenwich]] and [[Stamford, Connecticut|Stamford]] on May 16, 2024, as the Republican candidate for the 149th District.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Blye |first1=Andy |title=See who Greenwich Democrats, Republicans endorsed to run in November 2024 elections in Connecticut |url=https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/greenwich-nov-2024-election-democrats-republicans-19494152.php |website=Greenwich Time |access-date=3 July 2024}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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| Tina Courpas | |
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| Born | July 4, 1966 (Age 58) Baltimore, Maryland |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma Mater | Princeton University (A.B.) Columbia Law School (J.D.) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Political Party | Republican |
| Website | www.tinacourpas.com |
Katherine Ann (Tina) Courpas is a politician currently running for State Representative in Connecticut's 149th District during the 2024 Election Cycle. Courpas was born in Baltimore, Maryland. She was previously the executive director of two non-profits.[1]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Courpas was born in 1966 to Greek parents. She graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University in 1988. Courpas received a law degree from Columbia University in 1994, where she was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar.[2]
Career
[edit]Before entering politics, Courpas worked on Wall Street for over 20 years. She began her career at Goldman, Sachs & Co. She later practiced law at Kirkland & Ellis before returning to investment banking where she raised capital for private equity funds, including at Credit Suisse Private Fund Group.[3][4] From Wall Street, Courpas went on to become the executive director of two non-profits.
In 2018, Courpas became the executive director of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women in Connecticut, a bipartisan political non-profit. During her time as executive director, she helped advocate for legislation protecting Connecticut girls and women.[5] In 2022, Courpas was chosen to be the executive director of The Hellenic Initiative, an apolitical, philanthropic organization which unites the global Greek Diaspora in support of Greece.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Courpas is the mother of four children and resides in Greenwich, Connecticut.[7]
State Representative Race
[edit]In February 2024, Courpas filed for candidacy. Courpas was unanimously nominated by Republican delegates from Greenwich and Stamford on May 16, 2024, as the Republican candidate for the 149th District.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Yager, Leslie (2024-05-17). "Tina Courpas Receives Nomination for 149th District: Greenwich and Stamford". Greenwich Free Press. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "WEDDINGS; Tina Courpas, Kamil Salame". New York Times. 1999-09-26. p. 12. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ News Release. "Tina Courpas Named Executive Director of The Hellenic Initiative". The Hellenic Journal. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Tina Courpas". Permanent Commission on the Status of Women in Connecticut. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Marciano, Michael (2021-05-20). "PCSW: Connecticut Women Have Been Disproportionately Impacted by COVID-19". Connecticut Law Tribune. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Sakellis, Eleni (2022-11-06). "The Hellenic Initiative Executive Director Tina Courpas Speaks with TNH". The National Herald. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Yager, Leslie (2024-07-02). "Meet Republican Candidate for State Rep in the 149th District, Tina Courpas, Political Newcomer". Greenwich Free Press. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Blye, Andy. "See who Greenwich Democrats, Republicans endorsed to run in November 2024 elections in Connecticut". Greenwich Time. Retrieved 3 July 2024.