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Quick Facts
Personal Details

James Beverly is a Democratic member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 143. She was first elected to the chamber in a special election on July 19, 2011.

Education

  • MPA, Budgeting/Finance, Harvard University, 2009-2010
  • MPA, Democratic Governance and Innovation, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, 2009-2010
  • MBA, Business Administration, Wesleyan College, 2006, Grade Point Average of 4.0
  • Attended, Summer Leadership Institute, Harvard Divinity School, 2003
  • MDiv, Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, Georgia, 1995-1996
  • OD, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, 1994
  • BS, Biology, Guilford College, 1990

Professional Experience

  • MPA, Budgeting/Finance, Harvard University, 2009-2010
  • MPA, Democratic Governance and Innovation, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, 2009-2010
  • MBA, Business Administration, Wesleyan College, 2006, Grade Point Average of 4.0
  • Attended, Summer Leadership Institute, Harvard Divinity School, 2003
  • MDiv, Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, Georgia, 1995-1996
  • OD, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, 1994
  • BS, Biology, Guilford College, 1990
  • Owner, Goggles Eyecare 4 Kids, 2008-present
  • Member, Midtown Vision Center, Limited Liability Company, present
  • Volunteer Optometrist, Chijan International Foundation
  • Former Adjunct Faculty, Mercer University

Political Experience

  • MPA, Budgeting/Finance, Harvard University, 2009-2010
  • MPA, Democratic Governance and Innovation, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, 2009-2010
  • MBA, Business Administration, Wesleyan College, 2006, Grade Point Average of 4.0
  • Attended, Summer Leadership Institute, Harvard Divinity School, 2003
  • MDiv, Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, Georgia, 1995-1996
  • OD, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, 1994
  • BS, Biology, Guilford College, 1990
  • Owner, Goggles Eyecare 4 Kids, 2008-present
  • Member, Midtown Vision Center, Limited Liability Company, present
  • Volunteer Optometrist, Chijan International Foundation
  • Former Adjunct Faculty, Mercer University
  • Minority Caucus Chair, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2017-present
  • Representative, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 143, 2013-present
  • Candidate, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 143, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Representative, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 139, 2011-2012

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Ethics

Member, Health and Human Services

Member, Retirement

Member, Rules

Member, Small Business Development

Member, Special Rules

Member, Study Committee on Workforce Housing

Member, Subcommittee on Transportation

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MPA, Budgeting/Finance, Harvard University, 2009-2010
  • MPA, Democratic Governance and Innovation, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, 2009-2010
  • MBA, Business Administration, Wesleyan College, 2006, Grade Point Average of 4.0
  • Attended, Summer Leadership Institute, Harvard Divinity School, 2003
  • MDiv, Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, Georgia, 1995-1996
  • OD, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, 1994
  • BS, Biology, Guilford College, 1990
  • Owner, Goggles Eyecare 4 Kids, 2008-present
  • Member, Midtown Vision Center, Limited Liability Company, present
  • Volunteer Optometrist, Chijan International Foundation
  • Former Adjunct Faculty, Mercer University
  • Minority Caucus Chair, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2017-present
  • Representative, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 143, 2013-present
  • Candidate, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 143, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Representative, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 139, 2011-2012
  • Member, Georgia Democratic Party, present
  • Worker, Head Start Program, present
  • Former Worker, Work Force Development
  • Member, Leadership Macon, 2011
  • Fellow, Ash Institute Democratic Governance, Harvard University, 2009-2010
  • Delegate, Democratic National Committee, District 8, 2008
  • Field Organizer, Obama for America, 2008

Other Info

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For better healthcare, better education, and a better Macon, Vote James Beverly for State Representative!