Yasmin Neal is a Democratic member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 79 . A native of Clayton County, she was born and raised there, attended local public schools including Jonesboro High School, and was elected as the youngest member of the Georgia House at age 25 . She is currently serving her fourth term, with prior service in Districts 74 and 75. Neal chairs the Clayton County Legislative Delegation and previously chaired the Clayton County Democratic Party. Her priorities follow the C.H.E.S.S. model: Children, Healthcare, Education, Seniors, and Safety. Notable achievements include sponsoring bills signed into law, such as HB 236 , HB 571 , HB 304 , and local housing protections. She has received awards like the Conservation Award from Georgia Conservation Voters, Future is Now Award from Young Democrats of Atlanta, and Star Award from the Georgia League of Women Voters. Neal co-founded the Chisholm Leadership Academy, a nonprofit for girls of color focused on civic education, and lectures at schools, universities , and law venues including the Georgia State Bar and FBI.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- MBA in Global Management, Strayer University

- Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice

- Attended Yale University’s Women’s Campaign School, University of Georgia Political Leadership Training, Georgia Tech Blue Institute Campaign Training, White House Project Women’s Political Training, and Georgia WIN List programs

Political Experience:

- Georgia House of Representatives, District 79

- Press Secretary, Young Democrats of Georgia

- Intern, Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Lawmakers TV show

- Campaign work starting at age 16

Professional Background:

- Police Officer, Clayton County Police Department

- Investigator, Clayton County Sheriff's Office

- Head of Political Civic Partnerships, Empowrd Apps LLC

- License Examiner, Georgia Department of Driver Services

- Writer, Clayton News Daily

- Production Assistant, Georgia Public Broadcasting

Current Committee Assignments and Positions:

- Public Safety & Homeland Security

- Judiciary Non-Civil

- Juvenile Justice

- Economic Development & Tourism

- House Study Committee on Law Enforcement Salaries

- State Commission on Civics Education

- Board Member, Clayton State University

- Board Member, Southern Regional Hospital