NATIONAL TREASURER

The Hon. Regina Barrow (LA)

Sen. Anderson retired in 2012, from the United States Air Force Reserve after more than 21 honorable years of service and continues to volunteer and advocate for veterans’ services; services for seniors and youth.

Sen. Anderson earned a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management from THE Alabama State University as well as a Masters of Divinity from Luther Rice University and an MBA from Georgia State University. She has TWO Honorary Doctorate degrees in Humanitarian & Theology, respectively. Most recently, she completed YALE University’s Women Leadership Academy.

Sen. Anderson is the author and champion of a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill—Senate Bill 288. This bill allows for the restriction and sealing of criminal records of most misdemeanor and some felony convictions. Prior to the passage of SB288, in GA, any criminal record stayed on a person’s record for life. This bill affects 4.3 million Georgians and will create opportunity for employment, housing and school (to pursue a higher education). SB288 went into effect January 1, 2021. Simultaneously, Sen. Anderson co-sponsored another bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform bill, SB105, which shortens felony probation time. Additionally, Sen. Anderson is the author of another criminal justice reform measure – SB 257 which expands the reach to restrict and seal criminal records.

Sen. Anderson is an ordained minister, a life coach, consultant, motivational speaker, mentor and a proud, active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.