Legislation
Delegate Sheree Sample-Hughes
- District
- 37A
- County
- Dorchester and Wicomico
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Health and Government Operations Committee
Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
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Health and Government Operations Committee
- Annapolis Info
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313 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3427 | 301-858-3427
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3427
Fax 410-841-3780 | 301-858-3780
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313 House Office Building
- Interim Info
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313 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3427 | 301-858-3427
Fax 410-841-3780 | 301-858-3780
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313 House Office Building
- Contact
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Sheree.Sample.Hughes@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat
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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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| HB0263 | Real Property - Sales of Mobile Home Parks - Notice Requirements | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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| HB0456 (SB0725) | Maryland Department of Health - Public Health Outreach Programs - Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's Disease, and Other Types of Dementia | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0885 | Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Duties and Obligations | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0998 /CH0402 (SB0501/CH0403) | Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Physicians and Physician Assistants - Administration and Funding | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 402 |
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| HB0999 /CH0606 (SB0540) | Member-Regulated Cooperatives - Establishment (Rural Broadband for the Eastern Shore Act of 2020) | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 606 |
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| HB1102 (SB0766) | State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists - Maryland Music Therapists Act | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1123 (SB0403) | Labor and Employment - Maryland Wage and Hour Law - Agricultural Stands | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1165 (SB0484) | Health Insurance - Provider Panels - Coverage for Nonparticipating Providers | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1168 (SB0897) | Maryland Department of Health - Residential Service Agencies - Training Requirements | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1655 | State Procurement - Concrete - Preference | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB0010 (SB0044) | Public Buildings - Changing Facilities - Personal Care for Adults | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0012 /CH0023 (SB0341/CH0024) | Department of Veterans Affairs - Homes for Veterans - Veterans of Uniformed Service | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 23 |
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| HB0072 (SB0123) | Maryland Transportation Authority - Video Streaming and Archiving - Open Meetings | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0106 /CH0602 (SB0439/CH0603) | Health Occupations - Morticians and Funeral Directors - Apprenticeships | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 602 |
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| HB0141 /CH0073 (SB0186/CH0074) | Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Corporation Act - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 73 |
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| HB0235 (SB0120) | State Government - Department of Information Technology - Cybersecurity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0286 /CH0154 | Public Health - Maternal Mortality Review Program - Stakeholders | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 154 |
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| HB0447 (SB0475/CH0560) | Health Insurance - Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders - Coverage | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (45-0) |
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| HB0448 /CH0015 (SB0402/CH0016) | Health Care Practitioners – Telehealth and Shortage | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 15 |
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| HB0522 (SB0572) | Education - Home and Hospital Teaching Program for Students - Report | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0551 (SB0692/CH0575) | Health Occupations - Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants - Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0575 | Education - Sexual Abuse and Assault Awareness and Prevention Program - Human and Sex Trafficking | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0583 /CH0264 (SB0782) | State Procurement - Payment of Employee Health Care Expenses - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 264 |
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| HB0611 (SB1053) | Baltimore County - Behavioral Health - Hub and Spoke Pilot Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0617 /CH0624 (SB0604/CH0625) | Public and Nonpublic Schools - Medical Cannabis - Policy for Administration During School Hours and Events (Connor and Raina's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 624 |
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| HB0619 /CH0276 | Environment – Use of Fire–Fighting Foam and PFAS Chemicals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 276 |
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| HB0631 /CH0279 (SB0444/CH0280) | State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators – Board Membership | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 279 |
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| HB0646 /CH0286 | Vehicle Registration - Special Plates for Veterans - Fees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 286 |
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| HB0656 (SB0545) | Pharmacists – Administration of Self–Administered Medications and Maintenance Injectable Medications (The Christopher King Access to Treatment Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs and Finance |
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| HB0703 | Maryland Commission on Civil Rights - Employment Discrimination - Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0737 | Local Governments - Income Tax Disparity Grants - Amounts | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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| HB0747 (SB0933) | State and Local Procurement - Payment Practices | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0749 /CH0311 | Health Occupations - Dental Hygienists - Authority to Prescribe and Administer Medication | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 311 |
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| HB0781 /CH0324 (SB0988/CH0325) | Health Insurance - In Vitro Fertilization - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 324 |
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| HB0852 /CH0343 (SB0661/CH0344) | Health Insurance – Prostate Cancer Screening Services – Prohibiting Cost–Sharing | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 343 |
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| HB0922 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Vietnam Veterans | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0935 /CH0377 (SB0728/CH0378) | Health Facilities - Freestanding Ambulatory Care Facilities - Administration of Anesthesia | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 377 |
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| HB0936 | Health Occupations – Advanced Practice Registered Nurses – Delegation of Tasks | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0939 /CH0379 (SB0174/CH0380) | State Board of Dental Examiners - Practice of Dentistry - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 379 |
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| HB0947 /CH0385 (SB0169/CH0386) | Health Occupations - Violations of the Maryland Dentistry Act - Penalties and Cease and Desist Orders | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 385 |
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| HB0978 /CH0399 (SB0915/CH0398) | Maryland Insurance Administration - Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations - Regulation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 399 |
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| HB0997 | Task Force to Study Veterans' Suicide Causes and Prevention | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1079 | Sickle Cell Trait Screening, Treatment, Education, and Public Awareness (Journey's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB1100 /CH0425 | Prescription Drug Affordability Board – Meetings, Legal Advisor, Reports, and Technical Changes | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 425 |
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| HB1119 | Pharmacists – Required Notification and Authorized Substitution – Lower–Cost Drug or Device Product | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Reassigned to Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB1121 | Maryland Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Registry and Referral System | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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| HB1150 /CH0434 | State Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Maryland Competitive Pharmacy Benefits Manager Marketplace Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 434 |
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| HB1234 | County Boards of Education - Student Transportation - Vehicles | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB1273 /CH0452 | Health Insurance – Audits of Pharmacies or Pharmacists – Authorization to Withdraw and Resubmit Claims | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 452 |
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| HB1304 /CH0453 | Baltimore County - Hunting - Deer Management Permits | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 453 |
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| HB1307 /CH0455 (SB1017) | Pharmacy Benefits Managers – Credentialing and Reimbursement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 455 |
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| HB1319 /CH0459 | Wicomico County – Alcoholic Beverages – Board of License Commissioners | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 459 |
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| HB1393 | Corporations and Associations - Filing Fee - Annual Report of a Low-Income Limited Liability Company | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB1394 (SB0982) | Highway User Revenues - Revenue and Distribution | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1444 /CH0473 (SB0531/CH0474) | Discrimination - Definition of Race - Hair Texture and Hairstyles | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 473 |
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| HB1482 | Military Department – Study on Assisting Active Duty Service Members With State Law and Regulatory Compliance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1488 (SB0985) | Certified Local Farm Enterprise Program and Certified Local Farm Enterprise Food Aggregation Grant Fund - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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| HB1532 | Human Services – Food Supplement Program – Eligibility (Protect Against Hunger Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1571 /CH0490 (SB0938/CH0489) | Hospitals - Changes in Status - Hospital Employee Retraining and Placement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 490 |
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| HB0278 (SB0200) | Criminal Law - Misconduct in Office | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0334 (SB0262) | Maryland Collection Agency Licensing Act - Definitions and Legislative Intent | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB1260 (SB1043) | Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Funding | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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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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| Maces Lane Community Center | Introduced in House |
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Dorchester | $200,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 | |||
| Richardson Maritime Museum | Introduced | Dorchester | $150,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | ||||
| Queen City Elks Lodge No. 1051 and Success Temple No. 154 | Introduced | Wicomico | $200,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $200,000 |
- Tenure
- First elected to the House of Delegates in 2014. Member of the House since 2015.
- Current Assignments
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- 2019 Speaker Pro Tem
- 2015 Health and Government Operations Committee
- 2019 Insurance and Pharmaceuticals Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee
- 2020 Government Operations and Health Facilities Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee
- 2020 Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
- 2020 Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review
- 2019 House Study Group to Study Economic Stability
- 2015 Joint Committee on Behavioral Health and Opioid Use Disorders
- 2015 Women Legislators of Maryland (Immediate Past President, 2019-2020)
- 2015 Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (Financial Secretary, 2018-20)
- 2015 Maryland Veterans Caucus (Executive Committee, 2016)
- Past House Service
- Health Occupations and Long Term Care Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2017-2019; Public Health & Minority Health Disparities Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2015-2017; Insurance Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2015-2019.
- Public Service
- National Black Caucus of State Legislators, Region III Chair (DE,MD), 2017-; Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Council, 2016-; Rural Healthcare Delivery Workgroup, 2016-2017; Rural Maryland Council - representing the Eastern Shore, 2015-; State Council on Cancer Control, 2015-; Maryland Patient Safety Center, Board of Directors, 2015-; Women Legislators of Maryland (At Large Executive Board 16; 1st Vice-President, 2016-17; President-elect, 2017-18), 2015-; Salisbury-Wicomico Economic Development, Inc., Board of Directors, 2010-2014; Governor's Correctional Standards Commission, Vice Chair, 2008-2014; Social Services Advisory Board, Wicomico County, 2006-2014; Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland (Chair - 2013), 2006-2014; Wicomico County Free Library, Board of Trustees, 2006-2010; American Legion Auxiliary Post #145, President, 2002-2004; Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (2016-18 Secretary), 2015-.
- Memberships
- Women Legislators of Maryland (At Large Executive Board 16; 1st Vice-President, 2016-17; President-elect, 2017-18; President 2018-19), 2015-; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Wicomico County Branch; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Delta Sigma Omega Chapter; Mardela Middle & High School, PTA; Wesley Temple United Methodist Church; Wicomico County Democratic Club, 2006-.
- Biographical Information
- Born, September 13, 1977; Attended Parkside High School; Delaware State University, B. A. Public Relations, 1999; University of Maryland, College Park, Academy of Excellence in Public Service, 2013; Wilmington University, M.S. Management-Public Administration, 2014; Councilwoman, Wicomico County Council, 2006-2014; Wicomico Family Support Center, SHORE UP! 2009-2015; Wor-Wic Community College 2014, Student Development Instructor; Married two children.
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