Tenure

Member of the Maryland General Assembly since January 12, 2022. First elected to the House in November 2022.

Current Assignments

2024 Deputy Majority Whip

2022 Judiciary Committee

2022 Civil Law and Procedure Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee

2023 Public Safety Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee

2023 Joint Committee on Federal Relations

2023 2nd Vice-Chair, Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (Member, 2022)

2022 Women Legislators of Maryland

Public Service

US Census Complete County Committee, Prince George's County, 2010; Maryland State Director, President Obama's National Day of Service, 2009.

Memberships

Historic and Cultural Trust, Prince George's County, 2009-2018; Maryland Association of Counties, President Maryland County Officials Diversity Caucus, 2015-; Board of Directors, Ivy Community Charities of Prince George's County; Suitland Civic Association; Iota Gamma Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Episcopal Church of the Atonement, Washington, D.C..

Awards

Sheila Steward Service Award, 100 Black Men of Prince George's County, 2018; Leadership and Service Award, A. Philip Randolph Institute, 2014; Shining Woman of the Year Award, Community of Hope African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2014; Community Service Award, J. Franklin Bourne Association, 2013.

Biographical Information

Born in Prince George's County, Maryland; Attended Prince George's County public schools; Forestville High School, Forestville, Maryland; University of Maryland, College Park, B.S., Public Health, 2000; University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D.; Political and Legislative Coordinator and Organizer, Maryland Council No. 67, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; Program Specialist, United Mine Workers of America, 2000-2007; Regional Field Coordinator, Democratic National Committee, 2008-2010; Member, Prince George's County Council, representing District 7, 2010-2018; President, Paramount Policy Partners, Washington, D.C. 2019-2020; Director, Community Affairs and Legislative Advisory Office of State's Attorney, Prince George's County, 2020 -.