Marie Woodson
Marie Woodson | |
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Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 101st district | |
Assumed office November 3, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Shevrin Jones |
Personal details | |
Born | Marie Paule Port-de-Paix, Haiti |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Bob Woodson |
Children | 2 |
Education | Miami Dade College (AS) Florida International University (BS) St. Thomas University (MS) |
Marie Paule Woodson is an American politician serving as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 101st district. She assumed office on November 3, 2020.
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]
References[]
- ^ "MARIE PAULE WOODSON". myfloridahouse.gov.
- ^ "Meet Marie Woodson, a Democrat running for House District 101". Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government. 2020-06-18. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
- ^ "Marie Woodson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
- Miami Dade College alumni
- Florida International University alumni
- St. Thomas University (Florida) alumni
- Florida Democrats
- Members of the Florida House of Representatives
- Women state legislators in Florida
- 21st-century American politicians
- 21st-century American women politicians
- Haitian emigrants to the United States
- Living people
- People from Port-de-Paix