Representative Barbara J. Lee's Biography

Biographical

Full Name: Barbara J. Lee
Current Office: U.S. House - District 13, Democratic
First Elected: 04/07/1998
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Female
Family: Single; 2 Children: Craig, Tony
Birth Date: 07/16/1946
Birth Place: El Paso, TX
Home City: Oakland, CA
Religion: Baptist
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Education

Masters, Social Work, University of California, Berkeley, 1975
BA, Mills College, 1973

Political Experience

Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1998-present
Won Special Election, United States House of Representatives, 1998
Senator, California State Senate, 1996-1998
Assembly Member, California State Assembly, 1990-1996
Campaign Coordinator, Northern California, Shirley Chisholm for President, 1972
Regional Whip, United States House of Representatives
Former Chief of Staff, Mayor Ron Dellums, Oakland

Current Legislative Committees

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

Member, Adoption Caucus
Member, Arts Caucus
Member, Bicameral Global AIDS
Member, Bike Caucus
Member, Brain Injury Task Force
Founder, California Commission on the Status of African-American Males
Member, California Commission on Status of Women
Member, Caribbean Caucus
Member, Caucus on India and Indian Americans
Member, Commission on the Status of Women
Member, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus
Chair, Congressional Black Caucus
Member, Congressional Black Caucus Global AIDS Task Force
Co-Chair, Congressional Black Caucus Haiti Task Force
Member, Congressional Black Caucus Minority Business Task Force
Co-Chair, Congressional Black Caucus Outreach Task Force
Member, Congressional Black Caucus Outreach Task Force
Member, Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues
Member, Congressional Caucus on Korea
Chair, Congressional Out of Poverty Caucus (COPC)
Member, Democratic Caucus
Member, Democratic Immigration Task Force
Member, Disability Caucus
Member, Education and Job Training Task Force
Member, Emergency Task Force
Member, Ethiopia Caucus
Member, Food Safety Caucus
Member, Global Climate Change Caucus
Member, Goods Movement Caucus
Member, Health and Medicine Task Force
Member, Hispanic Working Group
Member, Historic Preservation Caucus
Member, House Oceans Caucus
Member, Human Rights Caucus
Member, Hunger Caucus
Member, International Conservation Caucus
Member, Livable Communities Task Force
Member, Malaysia Trade, Security, and Economic Cooperation Caucus
Member, Mental Health Caucus
Member, Native American Caucus
Member, Organic Caucus
Member, Poor People’s Caucus
Member, Port Security Caucus
Member, Pro-Choice Caucus
Member, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus
Member, Safe Neighborhoods Task Force
Member, Sustainable Development Caucus
Member, Task Force on Tobacco and Health
Member, The Young Voter's Project
Member, Universal Health Care Caucus
Member, Vision Caucus
Member, Women’s Caucus
Former Co-Chair, Congressional Progressive Caucus

Professional Experience

Founder, Small Business, 1987
Owner, Small Business, 1987
Chief-of-Staff, Representative Ronald Dellums, United States House of Representatives, 1976-1986

Organizations

Member, Advisory Board, Alameda Boys Club
Member, Board of Directors, Bay Area Black United Fund
Member, Black Women Organized for Political Action
Board Member, California Coastal Conservancy
Member, California Defense Conversion Council
Board Member, California Democratic Party, Finance Committee
Chair, California Rainbow Coalition
Member, District Export Council
Member, John George Democratic Club
Member, League of Women Voters
Chair, National Conference of State Legislature, Women's Network
Member, Niagara Democratic Club
President, National Conference of State Legislature, Women's Network
Founder, Ronald V. Dellums Democratic Club

Additional Information

  • Astrological Sign:

    Cancer

  • Awards:

    -Distinguished Public Health Legislator of the Year Award, American Public Health Association in San Francisco, 2003
    -National Peacemaker Award, Houston Peace and Justice Center, 2003
    -Physicians for Social Responsibility Award, 2003
    -Woman of Achievement - Government Award, Isle City Business and Professional Women, 2003
    -Certificate of Congratulations, Bay Capital Business and Professional Women, 2003
    -Award of Appreciation, A Safe Place, 2003
    -Who's Who in Congress Award, Bay Area Life Membership Committee 32nd Annual Banquet at the NAACP, 2003
    -National Legislator of the Year, California Public Health Association, North, 2003
    -Honor, East Bay Conversion and Reinvestment Commission, 2003
    -Outstanding Community Service Award, 34th Annual Conference Sponsored by the National Association of Black Social Workers Inc., 2002
    -Humanitarian Award, 45th Annual City Wide Revival, Baptist Ministries Union of Oakland & Vicinity, 2002
    -2001 Ten Most Influential African Americans in the Bay Area Award, City Flight News Magazine, 2002
    -Aachen Peace Prize, Aachen Peace Foundation in Germany, 2002
    - HIV/AIDS Community Service Award, Alameda County Office of AIDS Ten Women Campaign, 2002
    -Humane Legislator, American Humane Association, 2002
    -Woman of the Year Award, Business and Professional Women's Federation Church of God in Christ National Chapter, 2002
    -Martin Luther King, Jr.
    - Certificate of Recognition, Imani Baptist Church, 2002
    -Beloved Community Award, Community Learning Program at the University of Creation Spirituality, 2002
    - Friends of FACTS Award, Families to Amend California's Three Strikes, LA, 2002
    -The Greenlining Academy Award, Greenlining Institutes 9th Economic Summit, 2002
    - Certificate of Recognition, Imani Baptist Church, 2002
    -Sean MacBride Prize, International Peace Bureau, 2002
    - Justice Clinton White Profile in Courage Award, 2002
    -Mary Rhodes Award, Loretto Women's Network in Kansas, 2002
    -Woman of Valor Award, Northern California Sections of the Negro Council of Negro Women, 2002
    - Leif Eriksson Peace Award, Peace 2000 Institute in Reykjavik, Iceland, 2002
    -Recognition, Physicians for Social Responsibility, San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, 2002
    -Sisters of Fire Award, 2002
    -Plaque, Society of American Law Teachers Board of Governors, 2002
    -MLK Celebration Award, Taylor Memorial Church, 2002 Outstanding Contribution to Social Work Policy Award, University of California, MSW Class of 1975, 2002
    -Alliance for Nuclear Accountability Award, Western States Legal Foundation & Tri-Valley Communities Against Radioactive Env., 2002
    -HIV/AIDS Community Service Award, African American Task Force, 2001
    -ANWR Award, Alaska Wilderness Coalition, 2001
    -Allen Temple Baptist Church Honors, 2001
    -Howard Thurman Award, Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples, 2001
    -CWA Conference Award, 2001
    -Certificate of Appreciation, Economic Development Alliance for Business, 2001
    -Edward F. Snyder Award, 2001
    -Inter-Action's Congressional Service Award, 2001
    -National Parks Conservation Association Award, 2001
    -Union Heroine Award, Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees Union, Local 2850, 2001
    -Award, Oakland East Bay Democratic Club, 2001
    -Citizen of the Year Award, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, 2001
    -One Hundred Black Men of the Bay Area Lifetime Achievement Award, 2001
    -Patriotic Service Award, 2001
    -A Season for Nonviolence Recognition Award, Redwood Sequoia Congress, 2001
    -Dean's Appreciation Award, University of California, Berkeley, School of Social Welfare, 2001
    -Ten Most Influential African Americans in the Bay Area, 2001
    -Auxillia Chimosoro Award, UCSF AIDS Research, 2001
    -Willie L. Brown Jr. Leadership Award, 2001
    -Women of Color Resource Center Award, 2001

 

Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://lee.house.gov/contact-me/email-me

Washington, D.C. Website
http://lee.house.gov/

Capitol Website - Facebook
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Capitol Website - Twitter
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Capitol Website - YouTube
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Washington, D.C.
2267 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2661
Fax: 202-225-9817

District
Spanish Speaking Citizens Foundation
1470 Fruitvale Avenue
Oakland, CA 94601

District
1301 Clay Street
Suite 1000-N
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 510-763-0370
Fax: 510-763-6538

Key Staff
Tatyana Kalinga
Scheduler
2444 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2661
Fax: 202-225-9817

Key Staff
Julie Nickson
Chief of Staff
2444 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2661
Fax: 202-225-9817

Key Staff
Nathan Britton
Communications Director
2444 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2661
Fax: 202-225-9817