Career
A Democrat, she represents the 13th district, encompassing western San Joaquin County. Prior to being elected to the state assembly, she was a Stockton city councilmember and associate professor of social work at California State University, Sacramento. Eggman grew up in San Joaquin County, attending Manteca High School and Turlock High School before heading to California State University, Stanislaus, where she earned both a bachelor"s degree and a master of social work.
She later earned a Doctor of Philosophy from Portland State University.
Eggman is openly gay and has been in a relationship with Renee Hall since 1982.