ROXANNE Persaud is a Democratic member of the New York State Senate, representing District 19. Persaud won the general election on November 6, 2018, after advancing from the primary on September 13, 2018. Persaud also ran in the 2018 election as a Working Families Party candidate. She was first elected to the Chamber in a special election on November 3, 2015. Persaud served in the New York State Assembly, representing District 59 from 2014 to her election to the State Senate in 2015.

A native of Guyana, Roxanne Jacqueline Persaud migrated with her family to Brooklyn, New York at a tender age. She graduated from Pace University with both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree before entering a career in education.

She spent many years as a Higher Education Administrator prior to being elected to the State Legislature. In addition, she is a longtime advocate for the community. She served as President of the 69th Precinct Community Council in Canarsie, a member of Community Board 18 and Commissioner on the New York City Districting Commission.

She also is a graduate of the NYPD Citizens Police Academy as well as, the New York City Office of Emergency Management-Community Emergency Response Team. Additionally, she was a member of the Community Action Board of the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development and Chairperson of the Neighbourhood Advisory Board – District 18. She also serves on organisations highlighting domestic violence and cancer awareness among others.

Her dedication to community involvement and her interest in helping others stretches well beyond Brooklyn. She has traveled overseas on several occasions as a volunteer on medical and social outreach programmes. She encourages everyone to be actively involved in the community.

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