Verlina Reynolds-Jackson

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others” Martin Luther King, Jr.

Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson is a product of the Trenton public school system and has obtained advanced degrees from Trenton State College/The College of New Jersey, Central Michigan University.  Her career as a Social Worker coupled with a commitment to public service led her to the elected position of East Ward Councilwoman, where she became the 1st African American female to serve in that position. and Council Vice-President where she legislated laws for the City of Trenton. Assemblywoman Reynolds-Jackson proudly served 7 ½ years on City Council before being elected to fill the vacant New Jersey Assembly seat in the 15th Legislative District.

Ms. Reynolds-Jackson is currently serving her 3rd term in the New Jersey Assembly and has ascended to Senior Leadership where she serves as Constituent Outreach Chair and Vice-Chairwoman of the Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee. She is a member of the Assembly Budget Committee, the Assembly Higher Education Committee, the Joint Committee on Public Schools and the Joint Committee on Economic Justice and Equal Employment. The Assemblywoman also serves as a Commissioner on the State of New Jersey Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, the Amistad Commission and is Vice Chair of the New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus. Since graduating from college the Assemblywoman has continued her education through the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority and Rutgers University.

For the past 10+ years, Verlina Reynolds-Jackson has been committed to serving her constituents through public service. She has achieved great satisfaction working with various populations, including her neighbors, the homeless, elderly, children, and people with disabilities. Her work has focused on social justice, enforcing business and landlord responsibility, environmental protection and demanding accountability for students. Verlina resides in the City of Trenton with her wonderful husband, Lorenzo Jackson.

Memberships & Affiliations:

• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Trenton Alumnae Chapter
• League of Women Voters
• Government Finance Officers Association
• The College of New Jersey Alumni Association Board
• YWCA of Princeton Board of Directors

Education:

• Master of Science in Administration, Central Michigan University
• Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Trenton State College/The College of New Jersey
• State of New Jersey Certified Municipal Finance Officer