Diana M. Fennell is a Democratic delegate representing District 47A in Prince George's County in the Maryland House of Delegates, serving since 2015. Born August 6, 1967, in Emporia, Virginia, she is a breast cancer survivor and resilient advocate for equity, healthcare access, fair wages, and social justice. Notable achievements include her prior service as mayor of Colmar Manor , town council member , and leadership roles such as 2020 Assistant Speaker Pro Tem, Deputy Majority Whip , and 2nd Vice Chair of the Prince George's County Delegation . She championed MD HB815 in 2023 to expand cancer screening and address healthcare disparities, and received the Gratitude Award from Colmar Manor in 2010.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended Greensville County High School ; Academy for Excellence in Local Governance, School of Public Policy; University of Maryland, College Park .
• Political Experience:
  • Elected to Maryland House of Delegates in 2014; re-elected in 2018, 2022 .
  • Committees: Economic Matters ; previously Ways and Means , Property and Casualty Insurance Subcommittee , Banking subcommittees.
  • Other roles: Prince George's County Delegation; Women Legislators of Maryland; Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland ; Maryland Affordable Housing Trust ; Maryland Black Mayors Association ; Maryland Mayors Association ; Vice-President, Prince George's County Elected Women .
  • Community: Community Advisory Coordinator, Prince George's County Fire and Emergency Services ; prior office manager/assistant ; Colmar Manor Recreational Council .