Biography
Andrea White is a Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 36th district, which includes Kettering, Oakwood, Riverside, and portions of Dayton in Montgomery County. She was first elected in 2020 and is currently serving her third term. Prior to her legislative career, White served as the elected Clerk of Court for Kettering Municipal Court from 2004 until her election to the House. In this role, she focused on process improvements and technology integration to enhance government services.
White has been actively involved in community initiatives addressing teen alcohol and drug prevention, addiction, hunger, and criminal justice issues. She co-founded the South Suburban Coalition and served as chair and board member for Kettering’s Partners for Healthy Youth. Additionally, she has been involved in efforts to combat the opioid epidemic, serving on the Montgomery County Community Overdose Action Team, the Montgomery County Drug-Free Coalition, and the Montgomery County Prevention Coalition.
A long-time resident of the 36th District, Representative White graduated from Centerville High School and earned her bachelor’s degree from Wright State University. She and her husband, John, reside in Kettering, where they raised their family.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Bachelor’s degree from Wright State University
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Political Experience:
- Elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 2020
- Served as Clerk of Court for Kettering Municipal Court from 2004 to 2020
- Chair of the Ohio House Children and Youth Committee
- Member of the Finance, Health, and Energy Committees
- Serves on the Governor’s Executive Workforce Board
- Chair of the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund Board
Representative White's legislative initiatives focus on education, early learning, infant and maternal health, mental health, substance use disorders, and criminal justice reform. She has been instrumental in passing laws addressing critical needs in education, mental health, maternal and infant health, workforce development, and healthcare safety.
