Legislation
Delegate Dana Jones

- District
- 30A
- County
- Anne Arundel
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Appropriations Committee
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Appropriations Committee
- Annapolis Info
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161 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3211 | 301-858-3211
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3211
Fax 410-841-3209 | 301-858-3209
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161 Lowe House Office Building
- Interim Info
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161 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3211 | 301-858-3211
Fax 410-841-3209 | 301-858-3209
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161 Lowe House Office Building
- Contact
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dana.jones@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat

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HB0276 /CH0158 (SB0205/CH0159) | Education - Libraries - Funding | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 158 |
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HB0369 (SB0348) | Education – State Library Resource Center – Funding | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0441 (SB0111) | Election Law - Campaign Finance - Draft Committees and Exploratory Committees | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0478 (SB0336) | Waterway Incident Notification System (WINS) Workgroup | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0508 /CH0533 (SB0435/CH0534) | Property Tax Credit - Disabled Law Enforcement Officers and Rescue Workers - Definition and Eligibility | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 533 |
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HB0510 (SB0321) | Public Schools - Length of School Year and Innovative School Scheduling Models - Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0519 | Bicycles, Play Vehicles, and Unicycles - Authorizations and Requirements | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0520 /CH0352 (SB0472/CH0351) | City of Annapolis - Alcoholic Beverages - Art Establishment | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 352 |
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HB0789 (SB0650/CH0549) | Catastrophic Event Account - Unit of Local Government - Authorized Fund | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (47-0) |
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HB0878 | Public Schools - Student Telehealth Appointments - Policy and Access | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0899 (SB0863/CH0153) | State Administrator of Elections - Term, Vacancy in Office, and Removal From Office | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment |
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HB0951 | Election Law – Election Officials and Workers – Prohibitions Against Interference and Disclosure of Personal Information | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1039 | Task Force on Financial Incentives for Pet-Friendly Housing | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1200 /CH0157 (SB0925) | Elections - Election Judges - Minimum Compensation | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 157 |
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HB0028 | Income Tax – Credit for Caregivers of Senior Family Members | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0036 /CH0481 (SB0100/CH0482) | Real Property – Actions to Repossess – Proof of Rental Licensure | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 481 |
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HB0176 | Local Public Campaign Financing - Expansion to Additional Offices | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0177 (SB0089) | Elections - Ballot Questions - Publication of Proposed Laws | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0180 /CH0551 (SB0141/CH0550) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Adoption Expenses - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 551 |
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HB0188 /CH0491 (SB0320/CH0492) | Natural Resources - Wildlife Advisory Commission - Membership | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 491 |
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HB0191 | Income Tax - Payments of Fines, Penalties, and Other Amounts - Addition Modification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (35-12) |
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HB0192 /CH0166 (SB0269/CH0167) | Currency - Campaign Finance Prohibitions - Disclosures by Financial Institutions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 166 |
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HB0208 (SB0147) | Street Racing and Exhibition Driving - Prohibited Acts, Enforcement, and Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0215 /CH0769 (SB0450/CH0768) | Real Property - Limitations on Summoning Law Enforcement or Emergency Services - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 769 |
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HB0226 /CH0730 (SB0021) | Criminal Law - Person in a Position of Authority - Sexual Offenses With a Minor | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 730 |
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HB0260 /CH0270 (SB0346/CH0269) | Maryland Sign Language Interpreters Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 270 |
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HB0275 (SB0247) | State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Faculty, Part-Time Faculty, and Graduate Assistants | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0283 /CH0253 (SB0460/CH0252) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Gender-Affirming Treatment (Trans Health Equity Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 253 |
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HB0284 (SB0222/CH0465) | Environment - Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment and Producer Responsibility for Packaging Materials | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment |
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HB0290 /CH0377 (SB0237) | Public Health - Dental Services - Access | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 377 |
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HB0292 /CH0659 (SB0280/CH0658) | Child Care Providers - Registration and Licensing - Exemptions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 659 |
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HB0297 /CH0687 (SB0292/CH0686) | Criminal Law - Victims of Child Sex Trafficking and Human Trafficking - Safe Harbor and Service Response | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 687 |
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HB0299 | Environment - Synthetic Turf - Chain of Custody | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0316 /CH0618 (SB0354/CH0617) | Income Tax Checkoff - Maryland Veterans Trust Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 618 |
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HB0322 /CH0379 (SB0255/CH0378) | Public Health - Home- and Community-Based Services for Children and Youth | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 379 |
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HB0339 /CH0011 (SB0478/CH0012) | Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission - Reporting and Sunset Extension | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 11 |
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HB0341 | Transportation - Statewide Transportation Improvement Programs and Transportation Improvement Programs - Equity Impacts | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0347 | Attorney General – Climate Change Actions – Authorization | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0365 (SB0937) | Department of Agriculture - Spay/Neuter Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0389 /CH0435 (SB0034/CH0436) | Department of Agriculture - State Specialist for Value-Added Agriculture | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 435 |
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HB0396 | Tax - Fees for Electronic Filing of Tax Documents - Prohibition (Free Filing Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) and Hearing canceled (Ways and Means) |
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HB0404 /CH0530 | Property Tax - Local Homeowners' Credit Supplement - Limitation on Combined Gross Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 530 |
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HB0412 | Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Consent and Second-Degree Rape | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0483 /CH0552 (SB0074/CH0553) | Grossly Negligent or Drunk or Drugged Operation of Vehicle or Vessel - Prior Convictions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 552 |
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HB0488 (SB0482) | Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program - Mental Health Professionals in Public Schools | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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HB0515 | Public Schools - Active Shooter Safety Drills or Trainings - Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0525 /CH0779 | Outdoor Preschool License Pilot Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 779 |
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HB0535 /CH0151 (SB0379/CH0152) | Election Law - Ballot Issuance, Processing, and Reporting Procedures and 2024 Primary Date | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 151 |
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HB0540 | Income Tax - Local Advertisement Tax Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0584 /CH0454 | Income Tax Credit - Food Donations by Qualified Farms - Sunset Repeal and Alterations (Farmers Feeding Families Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 454 |
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HB0605 (SB0473) | Commission to Establish a Memorial to the Global War on Terror | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment |
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HB0608 /CH0211 (SB0535/CH0212) | Human Relations - Housing Discrimination - Service Dogs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 211 |
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HB0645 (SB0488) | Election Law - Electronic Ballot Return System - Study and Request for Proposals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Referred to interim study by Ways and Means |
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HB0659 | Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Prohibition on Trailers in Contraflow Lanes - Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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HB0683 /CH0555 (SB0091/CH0554) | Natural Resources – Apprentice Hunting License – Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 555 |
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HB0705 /CH0245 (SB0798/CH0244) | Declaration of Rights - Right to Reproductive Freedom | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor, assigned a chapter number, enactment subject to constitutional referendum - Chapter 245 |
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HB0888 | Education - Prekindergarten Alternative Teacher Preparation Program - Authorization and Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0925 | Sales and Use Tax - Exemption for Hearing Aid Products | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0983 /CH0544 (SB0327/CH0543) | Hunting, Wildlife Conservation, and Outdoor Recreation - Funding, Promotion, Management, Licenses, Permits, and Stamps | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 544 |
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HB0995 (SB0790) | Commercial Law - Health Data Privacy | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1066 /CH0773 | Hate Crimes - Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 773 |
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HB1162 /CH0619 | Study on the Utilization of the Expedited Licensing Process for Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 619 |
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HB1249 (SB0362/CH0275) | Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics - Planning Grant Funds and Demonstration Application | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules | ||
HB1259 | Youth Sports Programs – Venue–Specific Emergency Action Plans – Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB0546 (SB0551/CH0099) | Serving Every Region Through Vocational Exploration Act of 2023 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (39-7) |
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HB0547 /CH0004 (SB0552/CH0003) | Family Prosperity Act of 2023 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 4 |
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HB0548 /CH0432 (SB0550/CH0433) | Financial Regulation - Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund - Establishment (Access to Banking Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 432 |
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HB0549 (SB0555/CH0002) | Fair Wage Act of 2023 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0550 /CH0098 (SB0548) | Maryland Energy Administration – Energy Programs – Modifications (Clean Transportation and Energy Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 98 |
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HB0551 /CH0440 (SB0547) | Office of Statewide Broadband - Study of Broadband Expansion Incentives | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 440 |
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HB0552 /CH0430 (SB0549/CH0431) | Economic Development - Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program and Fund (Innovation Economy Infrastructure Act of 2023) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 430 |
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HB0553 (SB0554/CH0612) | Maryland National Guard - Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program - Establishment (Health Care for Heroes Act of 2023) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0554 /CH0613 (SB0553/CH0614) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Military Retirement Income (Keep Our Heroes Home Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 613 |
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HB1219 /CH0627 (SB0893) | Maryland Educator Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 627 |
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Project Name | Status | House Sponsors | Senate Sponsors | County | Amount Requested | Senate Initiative | House Initiative | Other Funding | Total Funding |
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William Paca Garden Accessibility Construction | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 |

- Tenure
- Member of the Maryland House of Delegates since May 1, 2020. Elected to the House of Delegates in November 2022. Member of the House since January 11, 2023.
- Current Assignments
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- 2023 Appropriations Committee
- 2023 Vice-Chair, Health and Social Services Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee Member, 2023)
- 2023 Oversight Committee on Pensions of the Appropriations Committee
- 2023 Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review (AELR)
- 2023 Vice-Chair, Anne Arundel County House Delegation
- 2023 First Vice President, Women Legislators of Maryland (Member 2020; Secretary, 2022-2023)
- 2021 Veterans Caucus
- Past House Service
- Ways and Means Committee, 2020-2023; Education Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 2020-2023; Election Law Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 2020-2023.
- Public Service
- Student Data Privacy Council, 2020-.
- Memberships
- Transportation Caucus, 2020-; Annapolis Yacht Club, 2017-; Vice President of Communications Council, Junior League of Annapolis, 2015-2019; Bay Ridge Pool Association, 2014-; Annapolis Swim Club, Board Member.
- Awards
- Fannie Lou Hamer Award, 2022; Michelle Obama Award, Anne Arundel County and The Caucus of African American Leaders, 2021; New Leaders Honoree, Leadership Anne Arundel, 2020; Jennifer Summers Barrett Volunteer of the Year Award, Junior League of Annapolis, 2019.
- Biographical Information
- Born June 26, 1976 in Cumberland, Maryland; Attended Fort Hill High School, Cumberland, Maryland, 1994; Towson University, B.S., Sociology, 1998; Committee to Elect Bobby Zirkin, District 11 Maryland, Chairperson and Campaign Manager, January, 1997-January, 1999; Cardin for Congress, Baltimore, Maryland, Campaign Associate, September, 1998-January, 1999; Office of Congressman Benjamin L. Cardin, Washington, D.C. , Legislative Assistant, June, 1999-March, 2001; Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Washington, D.C., Senior Research Analyst, June, 2001-December, 2002; Emily's List, Washington, D.C., Research and Strategy Director, January, 2007-2009; Political Research Director, July, 2003-2006; Gragert Jones Research, Washington, D.C.; Chicago, IL, Partner, 2009-2012; Nexus Direct, Norfolk, VA; Washington, D.C.; Dublin Ireland, Senior Political Strategist, 2013-2018; Married; one child.
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