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Janice Van Ness' Biography

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Full Name:

Janice Frey Van Ness

Gender:

Female

Family:

Husband: Ken; 3 Children: Lawson, Samantha, Emerson Elise

Birth Date:

02/26/1968

Birth Place:

Rockdale County, GA

Home City:

Rockdale County, GA

Religion:

Christian

BS, Political Science/International Relations, Auburn University, 1987-1989

AA, Liberal Arts, Emory University - Oxford College, 1987

Graduate, Georgia Academy for Economic Development

Former Senator, Georgia State Senate, District 43, 2015-2017

Rockdale County Commissioner, Rockdale County Board of Commissioners, 2006-2014

Former Member, Economic Development and Tourism Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives

Former Member, Education and Youth Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives

Former Member, Health and Human Services Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Health Care Delivery, Georgia State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Pharmacology, Georgia State House of Representatives

Founder - Chief Executive Officer, Peachtree Academy Private School, 1999-present

Legislative assistant, US Senator Howell Heflin, 1989-1990

Legislative Intern, US Senator Alan Dixon, 1989

Volunteer - host committee, Hands On Atlanta Host Committee, 2015-present

Advisory Committee, Phoenix Pass Transitional Housing program, 2014-present

Member, Rockdale Baptist Church, 2005-present

Member, Advisory Board, United Way

Member, Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association

Member, Atlanta Regional Commissions' Leadership Institute

Member, Conyers – Rockdale Chamber of Commerce

Member, Hands Across Atlanta Host Committee

Graduate, Leadership Fayette

Graduate, Leadership Newton

Graduate, Leadership Rockdale

Member, Phoenix Pass Advisory Board

Graduate, Regional Leadership Institute

Member, Rockdale Emergency Relief Board

Member, Rockdale Republican Party

Member, Rockdale Rotary Club

Member, United States Tennis Association

Chairperson, Rockdale Emergency Relief, 2016 - 2017

Board member, Georgia Child Care Association, 2009-2012

Board of Directors, Lochinver Homeowners Association, 2004-2006

Awards:

2004 Jerry Barboe Small Business of the Year
Cleveland Stroud Heritage Award for community engagement

Jerry Barboe Small Business Award, Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce, 2004
Cleveland Stroud Heritage Award, 2012
Community Leader Award, Rockdale Citizen, 2015

Father's Name:

Steve Frey

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Spending family time together, tennis, kayaking, riding my bike, reading, and watching our kids play sports

Mother's Name:

Carolyn Frey

Priority Issues:

Education - parent engagement, funding formula changes, workforce development
Healthcare - advocating for affordable healthcare that is accessible to all. Preventative care is a focal point.
Public Safety - increased training for officers, especially in crisis training and for dealing with the community members who may be mentally ill.

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