Biography

11/12/1989 -

O’MARA, Jennifer, a Representative from Delaware County; born, November 12, 1989 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa.; graduated, Interboro High School, 2007; B.A., summa cum laude, history and secondary education, West Chester University, 2011; M.L.A., summa cum laude, English and history, University of Pennsylvania, 2017; coordinator, Student Giving Program, West Chester University (2010-2011); administrative assistant for Principal Gifts, West Chester University (2012-2014); administrative coordinator of university stewardship for development and alumni relations, University of Pennsylvania (2014-2015); assistant director of university stewardship, University of Pennsylvania (2016-2018); member, board of directors, Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils; elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2018; reelected to the House for 2 more consecutive terms; appointed, Pennsylvania Statewide Suicide Prevention Task Force (2019-present); appointed, Higher Education Funding Commission (2019-present); appointed, board, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) (2021-present); elected, delegate, Democratic National Convention (2024).