Angelika Kausche
Angelika Kausche | |
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| Born | October 7, 1962 Wuppertal, Germany |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, former adjunct instructor |
| Years active | 2019–2023 (politician) |
| Known for | Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 50th District |
Angelika Kausche (born October 7, 1962) is an American politician of German origin who formerly served as a Democratic representative in the Georgia House of Representatives, representing the 50th District from 2019 until 2023.
Personal life and education
Originally from Wuppertal, Germany, Kausche relocated to the United States in 1997 and obtained U.S. citizenship in 2011. She earned an MBA from the University of Trier along with a Master's degree in Organizational Communication from Western Michigan University. After moving to Georgia in 2015, she has been actively involved in community service and is a member of the Rotary Club in Johns Creek.
Career
Prior to her immigration, Kausche was employed in the banking sector in Germany. Following her move to the U.S., she took on roles as an adjunct instructor at various colleges located in Michigan and North Carolina. She is currently retired.
In the 2018 election, Kausche secured a seat in the Georgia House by narrowly winning a district that had been predominantly Republican, with a victory margin of 317 votes. Throughout her legislative service, she contributed on committees focused on Environment, Higher Education, and Small Business Development.