Biographical Information

Born: April 29, 1975 in Montgomery, Alabama
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Dedra Hobbs
Children: Amber, Alexis and Amyre
Education: Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Master's Degree in Educational Administration, Michigan State University
Employment/Military Record: Elementary educator, Detroit Public Schools and Southfield Public Schools; district director, U.S. Rep. Sander Levin; policy advisor, Lt. Governor John Cherry
Community Activities: Botsford Hospital Board member; Kappa Alpha Psi, member; New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, member; former member Communication Workers of America, Michigan Federation of Teachers, Michigan Education Association
Religion: Baptist

Elections and Political Participation

U.S. House 14th District 2014
Primary Vote: 23,996 of 74,079 (32%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan AFL-CIO, United Auto Workers, 14th Congressional District Democratic Party, Detroit Police Lieutenants and Sergeants Association, UNITE HERE! Local 24, Associated Food and Petroleum Dealers, United Food and Commercial Workers Locals 876 and 951, Communication Workers of America, National Education Association, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 25, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan, Michigan Education Association, Grosse Pointe Democratic Club, AFSCME Council 25, Michigan Education Association PAC recommendation, Michigan Chamber of Commerce

Michigan House 35th District 2012
General Vote: 43,993 of 52,982 (83%)
Primary Vote: 7,405 of 12,920 (57%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 35th District 2010
General Vote: 28,280 of 32,213 (87%)
Primary Vote: 5,658 of 10,606 (53%)