Raychel Crystal Proudie is a Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 73 in parts of North St. Louis County. Elected in November 2018 after winning the Democratic primary, she has been re-elected in 2020, 2022, and 2024. A certified classroom teacher and school counselor in Missouri, Illinois, and Louisiana, she has worked in public schools across urban and rural areas, with expertise in Pre-K-12 policy. Proudie is actively involved in community service, including delivering meals to seniors, organizing coat and glove drives, attending local high school events, and mentoring students.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- B.S. in Elementary Education, Grambling State University

- M.A. in Mental Health Counseling, Southern University and A&M College

- Ed.D. Doctoral Candidate, Grambling State University

Political Experience:

- Representative, Missouri House of Representatives, District 73

Notable Positions and Achievements:

- Chair, Special Committee on Urban Issues

- Ranking Minority Member, Special Committee on Government Oversight

- Member of committees including Budget, Government Accountability, Higher Education, Rules on Regulatory Oversight, Special Committee on Small Business, Joint Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect, and Joint Committee on Government Accountability

- Member of professional organizations: National Association for Developmental Education, National Academic Advising Association, National Alliance of Black School Educators, Missouri National Education Association