Joni Jenkins is a Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 44. Jenkins is running for re-election in the primary on May 22, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018. She was first elected to the chamber in 1994.

Jenkins' professional experience includes working as a communications specialist. Jenkins is a member of the American Society of Training and Development, Exploited Children?s Help Organization Board, Grassroots Democratic Club, Jackson Democratic Club, Jefferson County Young Democrats, Louisville Community Child Protection Council, National Organization of Victim Advocates, Rohm & Haas Citizen Advisory Council, and the Shively Democratic Club.

• BA, Communications, School of Journalism, College of Communications, University of Kentucky, 1976-1980

• BA, Communications, School of Journalism, College of Communications, University of Kentucky, 1976-1980
• Former Communications Specialist, Center for Women and Families
• Director, HealthCareers Pathways Program, Jefferson Community and Technical College

• BA, Communications, School of Journalism, College of Communications, University of Kentucky, 1976-1980
• Former Communications Specialist, Center for Women and Families
• Director, HealthCareers Pathways Program, Jefferson Community and Technical College
• Representative, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 44, 1995-present
• Minority Floor Leader, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
• Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 44, 2018, 2020

• BA, Communications, School of Journalism, College of Communications, University of Kentucky, 1976-1980
• Former Communications Specialist, Center for Women and Families
• Director, HealthCareers Pathways Program, Jefferson Community and Technical College
• Representative, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 44, 1995-present
• Minority Floor Leader, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
• Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 44, 2018, 2020
• Member, American Society of Training and Development
• Member/Volunteer, Brooklawn Children Services
• Co-Chair, Children Who Witness Domestic Violence Committee
• Volunteer, Every1Reads Program
• Board Member, Exploited Children's Help Organization
• PAL Coalition Key Leader/Board Member, Family Children's Place
• Member, Grassroots Democratic Club
• Board Member, Harbor House of Louisville
• Vice Chair, Health Human Services Committee, National Conference of State Legislators
• Member, Jackson Democratic Club
• Member, Jefferson County Adult Education Advisory Board
• Former Chair, Jefferson County Democratic Delegation
• Member, Jefferson County Young Democrats
• Member, Jewish Hospital & Saint Mary's Healthcare Foundation Board
• Co-Chair, Kentucky House Adoption and Foster Child Task Force
• Member, Louisville Community Child Protection Council
• Member, Lynnhurst United Church of Christ
• Member, Metro United Way
• Member, National Organization of Victim Advocates
• Volunteer, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Norton Children's Hospital
• Founder/Director, Prevention, Education, Advocacy on Campus in the Community (P.E.A.C.C.)
• Former Chair, Public Safety for Southern Legislative Conference
• Member, Rohm & Haas Citizen Advisory Council
• Member, Shively Democratic Club
• Board Member, Women Advocating New Directions
• Member, Toll Leadership Class, Council of State Governments, 2008