Athena Hollins

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Athena Hollins
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 66B district
Assumed office
January 5, 2021
Preceded byJohn Lesch
Personal details
Born (1983-10-18) October 18, 1983 (age 38)
Political partyDemocratic–Farmer–Labor
ResidenceSaint Paul, Minnesota
EducationReed College (B.A.)
University of Saint Thomas (J.D.)
Occupation
WebsiteGovernment website Campaign website

Athena Hollins (born October 18, 1983) is an attorney and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represents District 66B, which includes portions of Saint Paul in Ramsey County.[1]

Early life, education, and career[]

Hollins attended Reed College, graduating with a B.A. She also attended the University of Saint Thomas, graduating with a J.D in 2010.[1]

After graduating from law school, Hollins practiced family law and estate planning. She now works in community relations and diversity and inclusion, serving as a senior director of diversity and foundations.[2]

Minnesota House of Representatives[]

Hollins was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2020, succeeding Representative John Lesch.[3][4]

Committee assignments[]

  • Climate and Energy Finance and Policy
  • Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
  • Preventing Homelessness Division
  • Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy [5]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Rep. Athena Hollins (66B) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.leg.state.mn.us.
  2. ^ Hilger, Carrie (November 30, 2020). "Q&A with School of Law Alumna Athena Hollins '11 J.D."
  3. ^ "Index - Election Results". electionresults.sos.state.mn.us.
  4. ^ "Athena Hollins Wins Seat In Minnesota State House, Pledging To Fight For Broad Police Reforms". The Appeal.
  5. ^ https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/dflpdf/aea1d836-c851-4185-ac46-b5b49bb44d12.pdf


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