On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for State House (GA) - District 115
607-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, GA 30334
289 Jonesboro Road
Suite 401
Mcdonough, GA 30253
Full Name:
Regina Lewis-Ward
Gender:
Female
Family:
Married; 2 Children
Birth Date:
10/04/1959
Birth Place:
New York City, NY
Home City:
McDonough, GA
BBA, Computer Systems, Baruch College
MA, Political Science/Government, Clayton State University, 2015-2017
Certified, Government, University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government, 2014-2015
Representative, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 115, 2023-present
Candidate, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 115, 2022, 2024
Member, Georgia State House Minority Caucus Whip, 2021-2023
Representative, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 109, 2021-2023
Member, Stockbridge City Council, 2014-2015
Member, Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2023-present
Member, Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2021-present
Member, Banks and Banking Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2021-present
Member, Interstate Cooperation Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2021-present
Chief Executive Officer & President, A Place Matters, Incorporated, 2019-present
Children's Book Author, Archway Publishing, 2019-present
Consultant, 2006-present
Academic Coach, Clayton State University, 2016-2019
Analysis Programmer, New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, 1982-1986
Member, Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management, 2015-present
County Coordinator, Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, 2015-present
Member, Global Impact Christian Ministries, present
Northwest Regional Task Force Director, National Organization of Women, present
Senior Fellow, Stacey Abrams Fair Fight Action, present
Chair, African American History Day Program, Historical Jonesboro/Clayton County, Incorporated
Member, Atlanta Regional Commission
Member, Clayton County Courts
Guardian Ad Litem, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children
Vice Chair, Culture and Diversity Education Program, Metro South Association of Realtors Incorporated
Vice President/Intake Counselor, Feed My People, Incorporated Board of Directors
Member, Georgia Institute of Technology's Enterprise Innovative Institute and Advance Technology Development Center
Member, Governor Sonny Perdue's Graduation Coach Initiative
Former Chairperson, Henry County Democratic Committee
Member, Henry County Federation of Democratic Women
Partner In Education, Henry County Public Schools
Mentor, Henry County Public Schools
Member, League of Women Voters of Georgia
Member, March of Dimes
Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Member, National Council of Negro Women
Member, National Women in Agriculture Association
Member, One Henry Economic Alliance
Member, Ratify Equal Rights Amendment Georgia
Member, Southern Crescent American Business Women's Association
Founder, Stockbridge Citizens Academy
Tax Preparer, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Member, Youth Leadership Henry Board of Directors
Assistant Director, New York City Transit, 1986-2005
Number of Grandchildren:
1 Grandchild
Publications:
Jason Keeps a Secret; The United States Government and Lags in Protecting Personally Identifiable Information