Beryl Piccolantonio Biography
Representative Beryl Brown Piccolantonio is serving her first term in the Ohio House of Representatives, for Ohio’s 4th House District. She serves on the following committees: Primary & Secondary Education, Higher Education, Commerce and Labor, Technology and Innovation, and as ranking minority member of the Pensions committee.
Rep. Brown Piccolantonio has built a strong career in public service. A graduate from Ohio Dominican University and The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, Rep. Brown Piccolantonio has devoted her professional career to enhancing the lives of her community. For over twenty years, she worked as an attorney for the state of Ohio where she held many roles. Rep. Brown Piccolantonio presided over administrative hearings, worked in the human resources and legal departments as the Director of Labor Relations, and served as chief ombudsperson for Ohio’s workers’ compensation system.
Much of Rep. Brown Piccolantonio’s focus has been spent on labor relations, where she prioritized workers’ rights and strived to create an equitable workplace for those she serves.
In 2016, Rep. Brown Piccolantonio joined the Gahanna-Jefferson School Board, where she served as President. Her passion for ensuring that every student in Ohio has the ability to pursue their dreams by receiving a high-quality education and her love for the Gahanna community motivated her to run for this position. As a dedicated public servant, parent, and a longtime resident of Gahanna, Rep. Brown Piccolantonio felt that joining the school board was a way to give back to her beloved community. In her first meeting as an active school board member, she was asked to lead the Board as president and held that role through the entirety of her tenure on the board. Rep. Brown Piccolontanio’s experience as an attorney dealing with labor relations and mediation helped her excel in this position.
Rep. Brown Piccolantonio is a lifelong Ohioan who resides in Gahanna with her husband and three sons. She is excited to serve her community at the state level and work to build an Ohio that puts people first.