Sandra Hollins is an American politician serving as a member of the Utah State House of Representatives and represents House District 21. Hollins is the first African-American woman to serve in the Utah State Legislature.[1]
Sandra Hollins | |
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| Member of the Utah House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Jen Seelig |
| Constituency | 23rd district (2015–2023) 21st district (2023–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Education | University of Phoenix (BS) University of Utah (MSW) |
Early life and education
editA native of Louisiana, Hollins is a graduate of McDonogh 35 College Preparatory Charter High School in New Orleans. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from the University of Phoenix and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Utah.
Career
editHollins has served as a member of the Utah House of Representatives since 2015. She ran for office in 2014 and defeated Republican candidate Kristopher Smith.[2][3] Hollis serves as vice chair of the House Ethics Committee.[4]
References
edit- ^ Davidson, Lee (January 5, 2015). "Black politicians beat odds in Utah". Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
- ^ "Sandra Hollins - Ballotpedia". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
- ^ Hollins, Sandra. "Sandra Hollis". State of Utah House Representatives. State of Utah. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ "Remembering prominent Black leaders of Utah, both past and present". ABC4 Utah. 2022-02-02. Retrieved 2022-03-24.