Marie Woodson Explained

Marie Woodson
State House1:Florida
State1:Florida
District1:105th
Term Start1:November 8, 2022
(redistricted)
Preceded1:David Borrero
State House2:Florida
State2:Florida
District2:101st
Term Start2:November 3, 2020
Term End2:November 8, 2022
Preceded2:Shevrin Jones
Succeeded2:Hillary Cassel
Birth Name:Marie Paule
Birth Place:Port-de-Paix, Haiti
Party:Democratic
Children:2
Spouse:Bob Woodson
Education:Miami Dade College (AS)
Florida International University (BS)
St. Thomas University (MS)

Marie Paule Woodson is an American politician who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives for the 101st district from 2020 to 2022. Due to redistricting, she is now the representative for the 105th district.

Early life and education

Woodson was born in Port-de-Paix, Haiti. She moved to Florida in 1981, where she earned an Associate of Science degree in public administration from Miami Dade College, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Florida International University, and a Master of Science in public administration and management from St. Thomas University.[1]

Career

After moving to the United States, Woodson worked in a textile factory. She later worked as a public administrator for the Government of Miami-Dade County for several years. Woodson was elected to the Florida House of Representatives and assumed office on November 3, 2020.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MARIE PAULE WOODSON. myfloridahouse.gov.
  2. Web site: 2020-06-18. Meet Marie Woodson, a Democrat running for House District 101. 2021-05-07. Florida Politics. en-US.
  3. Web site: Marie Woodson. 2021-05-07. Ballotpedia. en.