Wanika B. Fisher
Wanika B. Fisher | |
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Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 47B district | |
Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Carlo Sanchez |
Personal details | |
Born | New York, New York | June 16, 1988
Education | University of Maryland, B.A., Penn State Dickinson Law, J.D. |
Profession | Attorney |
Wanika B. Fisher (born June 16, 1988) is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing district 47B.[1] In June 2021, Fisher announced that she would not seek re-election to the House of Delegates, instead opting to run for Prince George’s County Council.[2]
Early life[]
Fisher was born in New York, New York. She graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a B.A. in government and politics in 2010. While attending the university, she became a member of the sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha. Fisher earned a juris doctorate at the Dickinson School of Law, Pennsylvania State University in 2013 and was admitted to Maryland Bar. She then worked as an associate in the Law Office of Victor R. Ramirez.
In the legislature[]
Fisher was sworn in as a Delegate on January 9, 2019, and assigned to the House Judiciary committee.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b "Wanika B. Fisher, Maryland State Delegate". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 11, 2021. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- ^ Kurtz, Josh (June 9, 2021). "Del. Wanika Fisher to Give Up Seat to Run for Prince George's Council". Maryland Matters. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
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- 1988 births
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