Charlane Oliver
Profile
Charlane Oliver is an American politician and nonprofit executive serving as a member of the Tennessee Senate for District 19 since 2023. Originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, she holds a B.S. from Vanderbilt University and an M.P.A. from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Before her election, she worked in various public and civic roles, including for the state of Tennessee and Meharry Medical Center, and co-founded the Equity Alliance in 2016 to advocate for Black voter education. As a legislator, she has been a vocal advocate for voting rights and civil rights, notably gaining national attention in 2026 for her protest against the redrawing of congressional districts.
Details
- Born
- October 26 · 24 years old
- Birth place
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Education
- Vanderbilt University (B.S., 2005); University of Tennessee, Knoxville (M.P.A., 2008)
- Career
- Nonprofit executive, staffer for U.S. Representative Jim Cooper, employee for the state of Tennessee, Meharry Medical Center, Knoxville Urban League, and Williamson County Chamber of Commerce
