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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Joanna E. McClinton is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 191. She was first elected to the chamber in a special election on August 11, 2015. She was sworn in on August 25, 2015.

Education

  • JD, Villanova University School of Law, 2003-2006
  • BA, Political Science, La Salle University, 1999-2003

Professional Experience

  • JD, Villanova University School of Law, 2003-2006
  • BA, Political Science, La Salle University, 1999-2003
  • Former Intern, Defender Association of Philadelphia
  • Former Assistant Public Defender, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
  • Former Intern, Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office
  • Former Intern, Regional Housing Legal services
  • Former Intern, WDAS Radio
  • Chief Counsel, State Senator Anthony Williams, 2013-2015
  • Assistant Zone Supervisor, Defender Association of Philadelphia, 2012-2013
  • Assistant Defender, Defender Association of Philadelphia, 2006-2012

Political Experience

  • JD, Villanova University School of Law, 2003-2006
  • BA, Political Science, La Salle University, 1999-2003
  • Former Intern, Defender Association of Philadelphia
  • Former Assistant Public Defender, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
  • Former Intern, Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office
  • Former Intern, Regional Housing Legal services
  • Former Intern, WDAS Radio
  • Chief Counsel, State Senator Anthony Williams, 2013-2015
  • Assistant Zone Supervisor, Defender Association of Philadelphia, 2012-2013
  • Assistant Defender, Defender Association of Philadelphia, 2006-2012
  • Minority Caucus Chair, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 2019-present
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 191, 2015-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 191, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Children and Youth Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Human Services Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Liquor Control Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Local Government Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Professional Licensure Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Rules

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • JD, Villanova University School of Law, 2003-2006
  • BA, Political Science, La Salle University, 1999-2003
  • Former Intern, Defender Association of Philadelphia
  • Former Assistant Public Defender, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
  • Former Intern, Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office
  • Former Intern, Regional Housing Legal services
  • Former Intern, WDAS Radio
  • Chief Counsel, State Senator Anthony Williams, 2013-2015
  • Assistant Zone Supervisor, Defender Association of Philadelphia, 2012-2013
  • Assistant Defender, Defender Association of Philadelphia, 2006-2012
  • Minority Caucus Chair, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 2019-present
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 191, 2015-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 191, 2018, 2020
  • President, La Salle University African American Alumni Association, 2013-present
  • Youth Ministry Leader, Open Door Mission
  • Volunteer, Outreach to Youth and Hands of Compassion American Sign Language Ministry
  • Former Secretary, Philadelphia Barrister's Association
Events

2020

Oct. 24
Community Resource Fair

Sat EDT

Motivation High School Philadelphia, PA

Oct. 14
Virtual College and Career Fair

Wed 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

Oct. 11
Done Waiting on PA to Change

Sun 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDT