[3] In 2009, Weiss earned a bachelor's degree in history and secondary education from Valparaiso University in Indiana.
[3][4][5] Weiss has worked as a high school English and social studies teacher in the Detroit Public Schools Community District, where she was a member of the American Federation of Teachers, DFT Local 231.
[5] Weiss resigned her position as city council member to serve as a state representative.
[1][6] On November 8, 2022, Weiss was elected with over 83% of the vote to represent the 6th state House district, which had changed with redistricting.
[2][5] Following court-mandated redistricting of the Detroit area,[7] Weiss ran in the 5th district for the 2024 election, winning reelection.