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Adrienne A. Jones
Profile
Adrienne A. Jones is an American politician who has served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing the 10th district since 1997. A trailblazer in Maryland politics, she made history as the first African-American and the first woman to serve as Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, a position she held from 2019 to 2025. Throughout her career, Jones has been a prominent advocate for social justice, the implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, and the codification of abortion rights into the state constitution. Before her legislative career, she worked in Baltimore County government for several years, holding various administrative and leadership roles.
Details
- Born
- November 20, 1954 · 71 years old
- Birth place
- Arbutus, Maryland, United States
- Education
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County (B.A. in Psychology); Lansdowne High School
- Career
- Clerk in the Baltimore County Office of Central Services; Legislative officer for Baltimore County Executive; Director of the Office of Minority Affairs in Baltimore County; Executive director of the Office of Fair Practices and Community Affairs
