Merika Coleman

Merika Coleman DEMDemocrat

State Senator, District 19

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Merika ColemanDEMDemocrat State Senator, District 19
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Merika Coleman (born September 6, 1973) is an American politician who is a member of the Alabama Senate, representing the 19th district since 2022. She previously served in the Alabama House of Representatives, representing its 57th district from 2002 to 2022.

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Education7 - 7 of 5
Birmingham School of Law
JD
2015 - 2017
Miles Law School
Attended
2014 - 2015
University of Alabama at Birmingham
MPA
1995 - 1997
University of Alabama at Birmingham
BA Mass Communication
1993 - 1995
Mississippi University for Women
Attended Broadcast Journalism
1991 - 1993
Past Positions1 - 10 of 10
Senator
Alabama State Senate
2022 - Current
Representative
Alabama State House of Representatives
2002 - 2022
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Miles College
Current
Director
Economic and Community Development, City of Bessemer
Current
Founder
Law Offices of Merika Coleman
2019 - Current
Fleming Fellow
Center for Policy Alternatives
2004
Economic Justice Strategist
Greater Birmingham Ministries
1999 - Current
Instructor
Miles College
1997 - 1999
Policy Analyst
Alabama Arise
1999
Director
Community and Economic Development, Lawson State Community College
Other Experience1 - 11 of 11
Board Member
Saint Mary's Catholic School
Current
Board Member
Greater Birmingham Ministries
Current
Executive Board Member
Midfield Neighborhood Association
Current
Founding Member
Midfield Voter's League
Current
Delegate
American Council of Young Political Leaders, Japan
2003
Advisory Committee Member
Wider Opportunities for Women-Self Sufficiency Standards
Board Member
Women Legislator's Lobby
Board Member
Christian Women's Leadership Center
Member
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated
Member
Alabama Citizens Policy Project
Member
Center on Policy Alternatives, Women's Caucus and Southern Caucus
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