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Sandra Hollins | |
Office: | Member of the Utah House of Representatives |
Constituency: | 23rd district (2015–2023) 21st district (2023–present) |
Term Start: | January 1, 2015 |
Predecessor: | Jen Seelig |
Party: | Democratic |
Residence: | Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
Education: | University of Phoenix (BS) University of Utah (MSW) |
Sandra Hollins is an American politician serving as a member of the Utah State House of Representatives and represents House District 21. Hollins is the first African-American woman to serve in the Utah State Legislature.[1]
A native of Louisiana, Hollins is a graduate of McDonogh 35 College Preparatory Charter High School in New Orleans. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from the University of Phoenix and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Utah.
Hollins has served as a member of the Utah House of Representatives since 2015. She ran for office in 2014 and defeated Republican candidate Kristopher Smith.[2] [3] Hollis serves as vice chair of the House Ethics Committee.[4]