Briana Sewell

February 18, 2022 Parvin Ghahremani
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Summary

Current Position: State Delegate of VA House District 51 since 2022
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Position: Prince William County District Director for Congressman Connolly

Born and raised in Prince William County, Briana is the daughter of high school sweethearts from Selma, Alabama, brought to this community by their service to our country.

Both of her parents honorably served our nation as members of the United States Air Force for over 20 years. At retirement, her father held the rank of Senior Master Sergeant, and her mother held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel—a testament to their military prowess.

Source: Campaign page

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About

Briana Sewell

Source: Campaign page

From a young age, her parents instilled in her the importance of integrity and service to others. After being stationed in the Republic of Panama for three years, Briana and her family returned to Lake Ridge, Virginia—the place she has always called home.

Briana is a proud product of Prince William County Public Schools, where she excelled in the classroom and on the soccer field. She went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy from the College of William and Mary and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from American University.

Briana has always known the government could be a force for good, even when local and state representatives did not embody those values. Not one to sit on the sidelines, Briana made the conscious decision to call Prince William County her forever home and dedicate her life to strengthening the community through public service.

Contact

Legislative Assistant: Logan Kapil
Administrative Assistant During Session: Lisa Shiffert

Email:

Offices

Capitol Office
E219
Phone: (804) 698-1051

District Office
P.O. Box 1849
Woodbridge, VA 22195
Phone: (703) 261-4746

Web

Government Page, Campaign Site, Twitter

Politics

Source: Government

Committee Membership

Communications, Technology and Innovation
Counties Cities and Towns
Education

Subcommittee Membership

Counties Cities and Towns – Subcommittee #2
Education – Higher Education Subcommittee
Communications, Technology and Innovation – Technology and Innovation Subcommittee

Issues

Source: Campaign page

Health Care

Briana believes that every Virginian has a right to accessible, high-quality, affordable health care. Briana will preserve and expand Medicaid access and ensure people with pre-existing conditions can keep their coverage. She will fight for paid family and medical leave for all and lower prescription drug costs.

Education

As a product of Prince William County Public Schools, Briana has seen firsthand its benefits and shortcomings. Prior to the pandemic, many of the schools located within the 51st District were overcrowded, and there is great inequality in resources based on one’s zip code. Briana believes every child deserves access to a high-quality public education, so she will always advocate for students and educators. As Delegate, she’ll work to raise teacher pay, reduce class sizes, increase Career and Technical Education programs, and bring down the cost of higher education.

Veterans & Military Families

As the daughter of two Air Force veterans, Briana knows the best way to honor those who served is to protect the health and well-being of our veterans and that of their families. In Congressman Connolly’s office and in her current role, Briana has helped thousands of veterans get connected to the care they need. Oftentimes life-changing situations can be resolved with a quick phone call or email. That’s why as Delegate, Briana will continue to show up for her community and run a responsive and effective constituent services operation.

Women’s Rights

During her time with the Virginia Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy, Briana worked to uplift the voices of women and their families while fighting for access to reproductive health care and paid family and medical leave. Briana is committed to ensuring that every person can make their own health care decisions with their doctor, without the interference of any politician. As Delegate, Briana will prioritize access to affordable and quality child care while ensuring that providers, who are often women and women of color, are valued members of our economy. Briana will continue her fight for economic prosperity and equal rights for women in the General Assembly until it is afforded to every woman in the Commonwealth.

Environment

Briana has been a champion for the environment throughout her entire professional career, starting in Congressman Connolly’s office. During that time, she spent years working with state and local leaders to shut down the pollutant-filled coal ash pond in the neighboring town. As Delegate, Briana is committed to bringing green jobs to our Commonwealth and highlighting the economic and humanitarian benefits of environmental legislation to ensure that every citizen has access to clean and healthy living conditions.

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