Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Texas, District 6, 2016, 2018

Outreach Coordinator, Tarrant County Democratic Party, 2015-2016

Precinct Chair, Tarrant County Democratic Party, 2012-2015

Election Judge, Tarrant County Elections Administration, 2012-2015

State Delegate, Texas Democratic Party, 2008-2014

Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 94, 2004

State Democratic Executive Committee Member, Texas Democratic Party, 1996-2000

Member/Representative, Democratic Executive Committee, State of Texas, 1996-1998

President, Arlington Area Democratic Coalition, 1994-1995

Tarrant County District Clerk Nominee, Texas Democratic Party, 1994

School Board Candidate, Arlington Independent Schools, 1990

No caucus information on file.

Minister, present

Educator, Fort Worth Independent Schools, 1987-2011

Senior Associate Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, 1990-2005

Educator, Mansfield Independent Schools, 1986-1987

Educator, Arlington Independent School District, 1984-1986

Educator, Oklahoma City Public Schools, 1981-1984

Education Administrator, Teledyne Economic Development Corporation, 1976-1980

Educator, Muskogee Public Schools, 1971-1976

Member Board of Directors, City of Arlington,Texas Parks and Recreation, 2015-present

Member, Retired Teachers Association, 2015-present

Member, Fort Worth Assembly, 2012-present

Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), 2010-present

President, Norwood Neighborhood Association, 2007-present

Elder Minister, The Potters House of Dallas, 2005-present

Member, Texas Coalition of Black Democrats, 1996-present

Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, 1978-present

Member, Arlington Human Services Project, present

President, Arlington Black United Coalition

Member, Arlington Chamber of Commerce

Second Vice President, Arlington National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Member, Leadership Arlington

Member, League of Women Voters

Member, National Women's Political Caucus

Member, Texas Democratic Women's Club

Member, Women's Policy Forum

Senior Associate Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, 1990-2015

Secretary-Treasurer, North Texas Higher Education Authority Board of Directors, 2008-2014

Member, Arlington Independent Schools Insider Committee, 2010

Member, Arlington 2025 Committee, 2003

Member, Arlington Schools Partners Committee, 1990-1992

Awards:

Educator of the Year;
North Texas African American Hero;
Tarrant County Trailblazer;
Leadership Arlington

Current Car:

Lexus

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

12/30

Father's Name:

Cornell Martin

Father's Occupation:

Administrator- Ford Motor Company

Favorite Actor/Actress:

Idris Elba

Favorite Athlete:

Adrian Beltre

Favorite Author:

Walter Mosely

Favorite Book:

Audacity to Win

Favorite Color:

Red

Favorite Food:

Fried Catfish

Favorite Movie:

The War Room

Favorite Musician:

Bruno Mars and Al Green

Favorite President and Why:

Barack Obama because his election was historical and because he has had to accomplish his agenda despite great entrenched opposition. He has demonstrated grace under pressure as a leader. I appreciate his work to pass the Affordable Care and Dream Act.

Favorite Quote:

"Life is a daring adventure or nothing at all." Helen Keller

Favorite Sport:

Texas Rangers Baseball.

Favorite TV Shows:

Billionaire, Shameless, How To Get Away With Murder, Law and Order SVU, Morning Joe on MSNBC, Meet The Press, This Week With George Stephanopolis, Wendy Williams and Steve Harvey Show.

Favorite Type of Music:

Gospel and R and B.

Favorite Vacation Spot:

Washington, D. C. and Carmel, California

Favorite Websites:

Facebook

First Car:

Ford Torino

First Job:

Waitress

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Bowling and Reading

Mother's Name:

Pearline

Mother's Occupation:

Retired Federal Government Employee

Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:

Visit West Africa and meet the Balanta people.

Names of Grandchildren:

Ashleigh Woolridge and Jourdan Alexander Woolridge (deceased)

Number of Grandchildren:

2

Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):

Bill Gates

Personal Hero and Why:

Dr. Martin Luther King because he transformed the way America treated and viewed minorities and helped to obtain the Voting Rights Act. I admire his courage in the face of the threats and finally his death. He set the standard for fairness and equal rights in this country.

Pets (include names):

1 Dog: Miller.

Priority Issues:

My priorities are: to provide a voice for the millions of disenfranchised voters who have given up on non-responsive government, provide affordable healthcare for every American by amending not ending the Affordable Care Act, improve our economy by working with like minded members of congress to pass legislation to rebuild infrastructure in our cities to create more jobs, work to insure that "Every Student Succeeds" Act is implemented and properly funded at the state and national levels. Allow college students more time to begin paying their student loans. Provide better healthcare for veterans, senior citizens and the disabled.

Publications:

Bloodlines-A Dynastical History of Blacks in Ft. Worth and Tarrant County and University of Texas-Arlington Women's Oral History Project.

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

In a district as diverse as Congressional District 6, residents need a representative who will serve all of them--rural and urban; rich and poor: all races and ethnic groups; hard working families and those who care about the environment. The incumbent has done a great job of representing the powerful, particularly the energy and large industrial companies, at the expense-- and to the detriment of those who suffer as a result of policies and practices made possible by regulations supported by the incumbent.