Donna Bullock Explained

Donna Bullock
State House:Pennsylvania
District:195th
Term Start:August 25, 2015[1]
Term End:July 15, 2024
Predecessor:Michelle Brownlee
Successor:Vacant
Birth Date:15 October 1978
Birth Place:New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:New Brunswick High School
Spouse:Otis L. Bullock Jr.[2]
Children:2[3]
Education:Rutgers University (B.S.)
Temple University (J.D.)
Website:www.pahouse.com/Bullock

Donna Bullock (born October 15, 1978) is an American politician. She is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 195th district in Philadelphia from 2015 to 2024.

Early life and education

Bullock was born on October 15, 1978, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Growing up, Bullock faced housing instability, moving from house to house before her mother secured a housing voucher.[4] She graduated from New Brunswick High School in 1996.[5] Bullock earned a bachelor of science degree in administration of justice from Rutgers University in 2000 and a juris doctor degree from Temple University's Beasley School of Law in 2003.[6]

Career

Bullock was first elected to represent the 195th district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in an August 2015 special election, defeating Republican candidate Adam Lang.[7] She previously served as a senior staffer to the Philadelphia City Council.

From 2021 to 2023, Bullock chaired the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus. She also chaired the House Committee on Children and Youth and the House Ethics Committee during the 2023-2024 legislative session.[8]

In 2024, Bullock became the CEO for Project Home, a Philadelphia-based non-profit that focuses on providing housing for unhomed populations, replacing former Executive Director Mary Scullion and Associate Executive Director Joan Dawson McConnon.[9] [10] She resigned from the Pennsylvania House in July 2024.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SESSION OF 2015 - 199TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 61. Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives . 2015-08-25.
  2. Web site: Donna Bullock . Pennsylvania House of Representatives . Pennsylvania General Assembly . 13 January 2024.
  3. Web site: Rep. Bullock's Biography . Rep. Donna Bullock . PA House Democrats . 13 January 2024.
  4. News: Lubrano . Alfred . Philadelphia’s Donna Bullock will replace Sister Mary Scullion as Project HOME’s leader . 18 June 2024 . The Philadelphia Inquirer . June 18, 2024.
  5. Web site: Official Website - PA House Archives Official Website . 2024-06-23 . archives.house.state.pa.us.
  6. Web site: Donna Bullock . Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives . 13 January 2024.
  7. News: Moselle . Aaron . Special vote set for Aug. 11 to elect three to Pa. House . 13 January 2024 . WHYY-FM . July 24, 2015.
  8. Web site: Bullock named chair of House Children and Youth, Ethics committees . PA House Democrats . 19 June 2024 . March 13, 2023.
  9. Web site: 2024-06-18 . [RELEASE] Project HOME Names Donna Bullock as CEO Project HOME ]. 2024-06-23 . www.projecthome.org . en.
  10. Web site: WHYY . Cory Sharber . 2024-06-20 . From the legislature to Project HOME: Pa. state Rep. Donna Bullock to bring ‘fighting spirit’ in new role as CEO . 2024-06-23 . The Philadelphia Tribune . en.
  11. News: Bell. Mac. Stockburger. George. Two Democrat Pennsylvania State House Representatives resign. ABC27. July 16, 2024. July 16, 2024.