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Jennifer Leigh "Jenn" McClellan

Member From: 2006 - 2016

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  • Birth Date: 1972 Birth Place:Petersburg, VA
  • Gender: Female Race: African American
  • Spouse: David J. Mills
  • Children: Jackson and Samantha
  • Religion: Presbyterian
  • Education: University of Richmond (B.A., 1994), University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1997)
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  • Occupation/Profession: Attorney
  • Memberships/Affiliations: Governor's Domestic Violence Prevention and Response Advisory Board, Virginia Center on Aging (advisory committee), National Federation of Women Legislators (state director), Virginia State Bar (Diversity Conference Board of Director), Virginia Bar Association Board of Directors, Virginia Premier Health Plans (board member), Virginia Bar Association Pro Bono Task Force (vice chairman) and Administrative Law Section Council, Sorenson Insitutute for Political Leadership (vice president, statewide advisory board), Virginia Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs (former board member), Fan District Association, Delta Sigma Theta, Junior League of Richmond, Richmond SPCA (board member), Fan Women's Club, Richmond Crusade for Voters, Leadership Metro Richmond, Governor Kaine's Poverty Reduction Task Force, Governor Kaines Commission on Sexual Violence, Chippenham/Johnston Willis Hospital (board member), Virginia League of Planned Parenthood (board member), Moton Museum (board member), Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia (former board member), Boaz and Ruth (former board member), Flager Home at St. Joseph's Villa (former board member), State Fair of Virginia (former board member), Oliver White Hill Foundation (formerboard member), Democratic National Committee, Virginia Young Democrats (former president), Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats (founding president), League of Women Voters, Governor Warner's Virginia College Building Authority (former member), Richmond Metropolitan Authority (former board member), Association of Democratic Chairs (former member), Democratic Party of Virginia's 1st chair (organization 2007-2010), YWCA of Richmond (board member), Children's Museum of Richmond (board member), Democratic National Convention (page 2001-2002)
  • Awards: Virginia Jaycees, Outstanding Young Virginian (2006)
    Virginia League of Conservation Voters, Legislative Hero (2006, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015)
    Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine, Top Young Lawyers in Virginia (2007)
    Virginia Lawyers Weekly, Leaders in the Law (2008)
    Richmond NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet Award (2008)
    National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, Civil Rights Justice by Action Award (2009)
    Virginia Housing Coalition, Housing Leadership Award (2009)
    Politco's 50 Politicos to Watch (2009)
    Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership, Expression of Ideals Award (2009)
    Girls for Change, It Girl Award (2009)
    Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Upsilon Nu Chapter, Citizen of the Year (2010)
    Chesterfield Public Education Foundation, School Bravo Award (2010)
    Better Housing Coalition, Golden Hammer Special Recognition for Neighborhood Design Planning (2011)
    Virginia PTA Child Advocate of the Year (2011)
    Democratic Black Caucus of Virginia Leadership Award (2011)
    Virginia AARP Older Virginians Champion Award (2011)
    VCU Student National Medical Association, Health Policy Leadership Award (2012)
    Resolve Infertility Hero Award (2012)
    Virginia League for Planned Parenthood, Mary Anne Reynolds Award (2012)
    Virginia Education Association, Legislative Champion (2013, 2014), Solid as a Rock Award (2013, 2015)
    YWCA of Richmond, Outstanding Women Award for Law; Government (2014)
    Virginia Leadership Institute Trailblazer Award (2014)
    Fan Free Clinic, Exceptional Dedication; Public Service Award (2014)
    Virginia Conference of the American Association of University Professors, Col. Michael S. Harris Award (2014)
    National Association of Social Workers, Virginia Chapter, Legislator of the Year (2016)
  • Other Notable Service and/or Elected Offices: Senate of Virginia 2017 - March 7, 2023, United States House of Representatives (March 7, 2023 - )
Session District District Number Party Leadership Committees
2006 County of Henrico (part); City of Richmond (part) 71 Democrat Commerce and Labor
Education
2007 County of Henrico (part); City of Richmond (part) 71 Democrat Commerce and Labor
Education
2008 County of Henrico (part); City of Richmond (part) 71 Democrat Commerce and Labor
Education
2009 County of Henrico (part); City of Richmond (part) 71 Democrat Commerce and Labor
Education
2010 County of Henrico (part); City of Richmond (part) 71 Democrat Commerce and Labor
Courts of Justice
Education
2011 County of Henrico (part); City of Richmond (part) 71 Democrat Commerce and Labor
Courts of Justice
Education
2012 County of Henrico (part); City of Richmond (part) 71 Democrat Commerce and Labor
Courts of Justice
Education
2013 County of Henrico (part); City of Richmond (part) 71 Democrat Commerce and Labor
Courts of Justice
Education
2014 County of Henrico (part); City of Richmond (part) Democrat Commerce and Labor,
Courts of Justice
Education,
2015 County of Henrico (part); City of Richmond (part) Democrat Minority Caucus Vice Chair of Operations (2015—) Commerce and Labor
Courts of Justice
Education,
2016 County of Henrico (part); City of Richmond (part) 71 Democrat Minority Caucus Vice Chair of Operations (2015—) Commerce and Labor
Courts of Justice
Education
2017 County of Henrico (part); City of Richmond (part) 71 Democrat Minority Caucus Vice Chair of Operations (2015—) Commerce and Labor
Courts of Justice
Education

*The information within this interactive and searchable application has been researched extensively by the House Clerk’s Office. As with any historical records of this age and breadth, there may be discrepancies and/or inconsistencies within records obtained from a variety of credible sources. Any feedback is encouraged at history@house.virginia.gov.

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