Charleta Tavares

Charleta B. Tavares
Member of the Ohio Senate from the 15th district
In office January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2018
Preceded by	Ray Miller
Succeeded by	Hearcel Craig
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 22nd district
In office July 1, 1993 – December 31, 1998
Preceded by	Ray Miller
Succeeded by	Ray Miller
Personal details
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Columbus, Ohio
Alma mater	Eastmoor High School Spelman College Ohio State University
Profession	Legislator and non-profit President/CEO

Charleta B. Tavares is a former member of the Ohio Senate. She represented the 15th District from 2011 to 2018. Her district included much of central Franklin County, including the cities of Bexley and Grandview Heights with the majority encompassing the historic neighborhoods of Columbus, Ohio. Tavares previously had served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1993 to 1998.