Merika Coleman

Family

Husband: Edward; 2 Children: Elexia, Xaviar,

EDUCATION

JD, Birmingham School of Law, 2015-2017
Attended, Miles Law School, 2014-2015
MPA, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1995-1997
BA, Mass Communication, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1993-1995
Attended, Broadcast Journalism, Mississippi University for Women, 1991-1993

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Alabama, District 2, 2024
Senator, Alabama State Senate, District 19, 2022-present
Candidate, Alabama State Senate, District 19, 2022
Representative, Alabama State House of Representatives, District 57, 2002-2022

COMMITTEES

Banking and Insurance Committee
County and Municipal Government Committee
Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee
State Government Affairs
Transportation and Energy Committee

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor of Political Science, Miles College, present
Director, Economic and Community Development, City of Bessemer, present
Founder, Law Offices of Merika Coleman, 2019-present
Fleming Fellow, Center for Policy Alternatives, 2004
Economic Justice Strategist, Greater Birmingham Ministries, 1999-present
Instructor, Miles College, 1997-1999
Policy Analyst, Alabama Arise, 1999
Director/Adjunct Instructor, Community and Economic Development, Lawson State Community College

RELIGIOUS, CIVIC, AND OTHER MEMBERSHIPS

Board Member, Saint Mary's Catholic School, present
Board Member, Greater Birmingham Ministries, present
Executive Board Member, Midfield Neighborhood Association, present
Founding Member, Midfield Voter's League, present
Delegate, American Council of Young Political Leaders, Japan, 2003
Advisory Committee Member, Wider Opportunities for Women-Self Sufficiency Standards
Board Member, Women Legislator's Lobby
Board Member, Christian Women's Leadership Center
Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated
Member, Alabama Citizens Policy Project