Jennifer B. Boysko

Jennifer B. Boysko is a Democratic state senator representing District 38 in the Virginia State Senate, which encompasses parts of Fairfax County. Born on November 16, 1966, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, she has been a longtime resident of Historic Downtown Herndon, Virginia, where she has lived since 1996 with her husband, Glenn J. Boysko. They have two children, Hannah and Sophie Claire.

Boysko is an Episcopalian and has been deeply involved in her community through various volunteer organizations, including the Herndon Fortnightly Club, Rotary Club of Herndon, Herndon High School PTSA Board, and St. Timothy's Episcopal Church.

Education

Boysko earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Hollins University in 1989.

Political Experience

Boysko's public service career spans multiple levels of government:

• *U.S. Senate *: Staff Assistant in the office of U.S. Senator Richard Shelby
• *Legislative Assistant *: Bayless, Boland, Madigan & Barrett, Inc.
• *Fairfax County *: Aide to County Supervisor John Foust
• *Virginia House of Delegates *: Delegate from District 86, serving on the Counties Cities and Towns, Privileges and Elections, Education, and other committees
• *Virginia State Senate *: Senator from District 38, currently serving her second full term after being reelected in 2023

Notable Achievements and Positions

Boysko chairs the Transportation Committee and serves as Chair of the Health Professions Subcommittee within the Education and Health Committee. She also holds membership on the Senate Finance and Appropriations, Capital Outlay and Transportation Subcommittee, Health and Human Resources Subcommittee, Courts of Justice Committee, and Rules Committee.

Key legislative accomplishments include:

• Playing a role in passing Medicaid expansion in Virginia, which expanded coverage to over 400,000 residents
• Strong advocacy for public education funding and improved student outcomes, earning the Virginia Education Association's "Solid as a Rock" award
• Advocacy for women's healthcare, including safe abortion access and contraception
• Focus on pro-business and progressive causes while maintaining fiscal responsibility

Additionally, Governor McAuliffe appointed her as a Citizen Member of the Virginia Board of Real Estate, and she serves as Chair of the Broadband Advisory Council and Senate representative for the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority.