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Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
Profile
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson is an American politician and social worker serving as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly for the 15th Legislative District since 2018. A lifelong resident of Trenton, she previously served on the Trenton City Council from 2010 to 2018, including a tenure as Council President. Throughout her legislative career, she has focused on healthcare access, public education, and criminal justice reform, notably sponsoring legislation to mandate diversity and inclusion curricula in schools. She has held various leadership roles within the Assembly, including Deputy Majority Leader and Chair of the Education Committee.
Details
- Born
- July 26, 1971 · 54 years old
- Birth place
- Trenton, New Jersey, United States
- Education
- Trenton Central High School; The College of New Jersey (Bachelor of Science in Sociology); Central Michigan University (Master of Science in Administration)
- Career
- Social worker for the Mercer County Board of Social Services; employee at the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
