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Senator Ariana B. Kelly

Kelly, Ariana B.
District
16
County
Montgomery
Committee Assignment(s)
Judicial Proceedings Committee
Annapolis Info
222 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3124 | 301-858-3124
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3124
Interim Info
222 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3124 | 301-858-3124
Contact
ariana.kelly@senate.state.md.us
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Party
Democrat
District 16
Kelly, Ariana B.
Tenure
Member of the Senate since February 27, 2023. Member of the House of Delegates, 2011-2023.
Current Assignments
2023 Judicial Proceedings Committee
2024 Joint Committee on Children, Youth and Families
2023 Women Legislators of Maryland (Member, 2011; President 2018-2019)
2023 Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus (Associate Member, 2015)
2024 Maryland Legislative Jewish Caucus
Past House Service 2011-2023
Deputy Majority Whip, 2017-2022; Vice Chair, Health and Government Operations Committee (Member 2011), 2022-2023; Chair, Public Health and Minority Health Disparities Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2023; Health Occupations and Long-Term Care Subcommittee of the Government Operations Committee, 2017-2023; Health Facilities and Pharmaceuticals Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2017-2019; Estates and Trusts Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2015-2017; Rules and Executive Nominations Committee, 2023; Joint Committee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Biotechnology, 2021-2023; House Chair, Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families, 2016-2023; House Chair, Task Force to Study Family and Medical Leave Insurance, 2016-2018; Joint Committee on Federal Relations, 2015-2023.
Public Service
Commission on Public Health, 2023-; Maryland Sexual Assault Evidence Kit Policy & Funding Committee, 2023-; Governor's Family Violence Council, 2023-.
Memberships
Women's Democratic Club, 2010-; Montgomery Women, 2009-.
Awards
Legislative All-Star Award, Maryland Retailer Association, 2023; Champion of Reproductive Health Award, Planned Parenthood of Metro Washington, 2023; Legislator of the Year, Maryland Hospital Association, 2022; Advocate of the Year, Maryland Association of Chain Drug Stores, 2021; Public Service Award, Autism Speaks, 2021; Legislator of the Year, Maryland Nurses Association, 2019; Legislative All-Star Award, Maryland Retailers Association, 2018; Legislator of the Year, Maryland Psychological Association, 2017; Choice Advocate Award, NARAl Pro-Choice Maryland, Childcare Advocate Award, 2015-2016; Pat on the Back Award, Pathfinder for Autism, 2014; Legislator of the Year, Mental Health Association of Maryland, 2013; Community Advocate Award, Treatment and Learning Centers, 2012; Spirit Award for Humanitarian Leadership, 2012; Young Woman of Achievement Award, Women's Information Network, 2011.
Biographical Information
Born in Bethesda, Maryland; Walter Johnson High School; University of Wisconsin, B.A., History, 1999; Volunteer Coordinator, Travelers Aid International, 1999-2000; Annual Fund Manager, Girls Inc., 2000-02; National Judicial Education Program Associate, National Organization for Women, Legal Defense and Education Fund, 2002; Associate Producer, Persephone Productions, "To the Contrary," airing on Public Broadcasting Service, 2002-2004; Executive Producer, Persephone Productions, "To the Contrary," airing on Public Broadcasting Service, 2004-2005; Executive Director, NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland, 2005-2008; National Campaign Director, MomsRising.org, 2009-2011; Executive Director, Suited for Change, 2016-present; Member, Maryland House of Delegates, 2011-2023; Married; four children.
Last Updated: 3/28/2024 1:59 PM
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