Penelope Tsernoglou
Penelope Tsernoglou was born in Detroit, Michigan. Tsernoglou earned an undergraduate degree in psychology and sociology from the University of Michigan and a law degree from Michigan State University. His career experience includes working as a defense attorney. Tsernoglou has served on the East Lansing Human Relations Commission, the Capital Area Michigan Works! Board, and the Ingham Drain Board of Determination.
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“Though I was born in metro-Detroit, my family moved to Germany when I was a toddler, and I spent my early years in Europe while my father pursued his research. Prior to our move, he worked as a professor at Wayne State, Yale, and later at the University of Rome. My mother worked as a librarian and nurse. Living overseas and attending school with kids from around the world opened my eyes to different cultures and languages and I am forever grateful for this unique opportunity. These lessons have stayed with me throughout my life.”
(Campaign website) “My mom and I moved back to Michigan with my Grandmother when I was eight years old. I attended Southfield Public Schools and received an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, majoring in Psychology and Sociology. While in college, I played trumpet in the marching band, participated in programs serving at-risk youth, and opened my first small business. I received a full scholarship to the Detroit College of Law (now known as MSU College of Law) where I graduated from the Kings Scholars Program.”
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