Personal Info
Born January 15, 1958
Divorced, 1 child - Bruce, Jr.
Baptist
Chief Warrant Officer Three, US Army Retired
Attended University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Graduate: Primary, Basic and Advanced Leadership Development Courses, University of the State of New York, Albany, NY
Committees
Member, Calendar & Rules Committee
Member, Calendar & Rules Committee of 1st Extraordinary Session
Member, Education Committee of Extraordinary Session
Member, Government Operations Committee
Member, Transportation Committee of 1st Extraordinary Session
Member, Ethics Committee
Member, Select Committee on Rules
Member, Joint Commerce, Labor, Transportation and Agriculture
Member, Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Subcommittee
Member, Adhoc Committee on Rules
Member, Calendar & Rules Committee of Extraordinary Session II
Member, Congressional Redistricting Committee of Extraordinary Session II
Community Involvement
House Member of the 105th through 114th General Assemblies
Democratic Caucus Leader
African American Leadership Financial Council
Member, New Beginning All Life Ministries
President: National Organization of Black Elected Legislative (N.O.B.E.L.) Women
Board Member: Memphis Branch, NAACP
Women's Action for New Directions
Substitute teacher in the Memphis City School System
TN State Director: National Foundation for Women Legislators
Substitute teacher in the Memphis City School system
Member of the Shelby County Delegation
Member of the Tennessee Legislative Black Caucus
Life member, NAACP
Charter Member of Women in Military Service for America
Chair, Tennessee Economic Council on Women
Board member, Women's Actions for New Directions
Region IV Chair, National Black Caucus of State Legislators
Member, National Caucus of Environment Legislators
Life Member, Black in Government
Honors & Awards
One of the 100 Most Influential African American Leaders by African Leadership magazine (ALM)
National Action Network, Outstanding Community Service Award
National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women Rising Star Award
Maryland Governor’s Citation for Community Service (2)
Maryland House of Delegates Citation
Anne Arundel County Executive Citation (2)
Anne Arundel County Council Citation
Annapolis City Mayor’s Certificate of Distinguished Citizenship
Anne Arundel County Superintendent of Schools Certificate of Recognition
2016 Elected Women of Excellence Award: National Foundation for Women Legislators
Junior League 2014 Legislator of the Year Award
2000 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Drum Major Award”
2000 Fort Meade Maryland Volunteeer of the Year Award
1999 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Keeping the Dream Alive" Award
Intelligence Security Command's (INSCOM) 1st Runner Up NAACP Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award
Meritorious Service Medal (2 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Commendation Medal (2 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Achievement Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Military Volunteer Medal
Military Intelligence Corps Association Knowlton 1776 Award
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