Regina Lewis-Ward is a Democratic member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 115 in Henry County. A native of Brooklyn, New York, she grew up in New York City public housing and attended public schools there. After retiring from over 20 years as a manager with NYC Transit, she relocated to Georgia. She is an adjunct professor, children's book author, and founder of the non-profit A Place Matters, Inc., focused on literacy and arts education.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Earned a BBA in computer systems from Bernard M. Baruch College and an MA in political science from Clayton State University.
• Early Career: Served as a shop steward with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Union to protect employee rights.
• Stockbridge City Council : Secured federal funds to upgrade Memorial and Clark public parks with adaptable playground equipment and created the first Stockbridge Citizens Academy.
• Georgia House of Representatives : First African American to represent Georgia's 109th District . Serves on the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, Banks & Banking, Interstate Cooperation, and Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications committees. Former member of the House Minority Whip team, Stacey Abrams Fair Fight Action Senior Fellow, and past chair of the Henry County Democratic Committee.

Notable Achievements and Positions

• Partnered with Gordon State College Foundation to establish an empowerment scholarship for women in American politics, addressing underrepresentation of African American women in office.
• Secured nearly $400,000 in FY 2022 state budget for students in her district to join the American Association of Adapted Sports Program, and $39,000 for a Court Appointed Special Advocate program in Henry County.
• Introduced and passed House Bill 144 to strengthen rights of adult wards under guardianship.
• Collaborated with Georgia Tech on feasibility of a technology incubator in Henry County; active in organizations like Henry County NAACP and National Council of Negro Women.