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Yasmin Neal's Biography

Office:

On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for State House (GA) - District 79

Contact Information

Office

511-F Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, GA 30334

Full Name:

Yasmin 'Yaz' Neal

Gender:

Female

Birth Place:

Jonesboro, GA

Home City:

Jonesboro, GA

Attended, Journalism, Valdosta State University

Attended, Journalism/Criminal Justice, Clayton State University

BA, Criminal Justice/Police Science, American Military University

MBA, Global Management, Strayer University, 2015-2016, Grade Point Average of 4.0

Diploma, Women's Campaign School, Yale Law, 2014

Representative, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 74, 2021-2023

Representative, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 79, 2023-Present

Representative, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 75, 2010-2013

Member, Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2011-2012, 2021-2022, 2023-present

Member, Economic Development & Tourism Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2021-2022, 2023-present

Member, Judiciary Non-Civil Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2011-2012, 2023-present

Member, Juvenile Justice Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2021-2022, 2023-present

Former Member, Children & Youth Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2011-2012

Founder, Clayton Rocks, present

Former Writer, Henry Daily Herald Newspaper

Former Investigator, Internal Affairs/Backgrounds and Hiring, Clayton County Sheriff’s Department

Head of Political/Civic Partnerships & Data, Empowrd Apps Limited Liability Corporation, 2015-2016

Head of Political/Civic Partnerships & Data, Empowrd Apps Limited Liability Corporation, 2015-2016

Detective, Major Felony Unit, Clayton County Police Department, 2006-2015

Investigator, Fugitive Unit, Clayton County Sheriff’s Department, 2009

Press Secretary, Young Democrats of Georgia, 2008-2009

License Examiner, Georgia Department of Driver Services, 2005-2006

Writer, Clayton Daily News, 2005

Production Assistant Intern, Georgia Public Broadcasting, 2005

Member, Advisory Board, School of Criminal Justice, ITT Tech University

Member, Georgia Legislative Black Caucus

Volunteer, Special Olympics

Member, Young Elected Officials Network

Current Car:

Yellow Ford Mustang

Favorite Actor/Actress:

Angela Bassett, Bruce Willis, Al Pacino, Sarah Jessica Parker, Tom Cruise, Denzel Washington, and many more, I love movies!

Favorite Movie:

I never knew that I could fall in love with a movie and watch it without taking my eyes off if it, even though it is many hours long.

First Car:

Silver Ford Mustang

Mother's Name:

Marjorie

Publications:

All visitors can go to my website to view my pictures and read more about my platform. Thank you for your time, and thank you in advance for your vote!!

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

To make a sincere difference. To make a change, and to bring about new ideas. To hopefully be able to demonstrate a public servant who sincerely cares, and someone without any underlying vendettas nor any unbecoming ties to anyone.

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