Donzella James

Donzella James DEMDemocrat

State Senator, District 35

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Donzella JamesDEMDemocrat State Senator, District 35
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Donzella J. James (born May 3, 1948) is an American politician. She is a member of the Georgia State Senate from the 35th District, serving since 2009. Senator James serves as the Chairwoman of Interstate Competition and is also a member of the Education and Youth, Special Judiciary, and Economic Development committees. She earned a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice and political science from Morris Brown College and has received honorary doctorates from Emmanuel Bible College and Bible Of Christ Bible College and Seminary in Nigeria. She is a member of the Democratic party.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
Georgia State University
Attended Business
Morris Brown College
Bachelor's Criminal Justice/Political Science
Past Positions1 - 1 of 1
member of the Georgia State Senate
United States of America
1994 - 2002
Other Experience1 - 36 of 36
Board Member
Sonje Yo, Incorporated
Current
Board Member
Atlanta Technology Institute
Current
Board Member
Tapestry Ministry
Current
Board Member
Georgia Soccer Association
Current
Co-chair
Keep South Fulton Beautiful
Current
Member
Get Your Hands Green
Current
Member
National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women
Current
Member
National Political Congress of Black Women
Current
Editor
Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials (GABEO)
1994 - 2002
Member
South Fulton's Vision
2002
Fleming Fellow
National Center for Policy Alternatives
1994
Former Board Member
Advisory Committee, Atlanta Job Corporation
Former Chair
Education Committee of the Tri-Cities Cluster of the Atlanta Project
Former Chair
Task Force for Good Government
Former Member
National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees
Former Member
Advisory Council, Benjamin E. Mays High School
Member
International Women's Think Tank Executive Advisory Board
Member
Georgia Women's Caucus
Member
Georgia Working Families Caucus
Member
Douglas County Delegation
Member
Fulton County Delegation
Member
National Organization of the Black Elected Leaders
Member
African Women Leadership Organization Executive Advisory Board
Member
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus
Chairperson
Interstate Cooperation Committee, Georgia State Senate
2021 - 2022
Member
Economic Development & Tourism Committee, Georgia State Senate
2021 - 2022
Member
Education and Youth Committee, Georgia State Senate
2021 - 2022
Member
Special Judiciary Committee, Georgia State Senate
2021 - 2022
Member
Economic Development Committee, Georgia State Senate
2011 - 2013
Member
State and Local Governmental Operations, Georgia State Senate
2009 - 2013
Member
State Institutions & Property Committee, Georgia State Senate
2009 - 2011
Member
Retirement Committee, Georgia State Senate
2009 - 2011
Executive Board Member
National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL)
1997 - 2002
Former Chair
Senate Study Committee on Solid Waste Reduction
Former Vice-Chairman
Special Judiciary Committee, Georgia State Senate
Member
Atlanta Women's Political Caucus
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