LaShae Sharp-Collins was elected to the California State Assembly in November 2024 to represent the 79th Assembly District, which encompasses parts of southeastern San Diego, El Cajon, La Mesa, and Lemon Grove, as well as the unincorporated communities of Bonita, La Presa, and Spring Valley.
Dr. Sharp-Collins attended John F. Kennedy Elementary, Gompers Secondary School, and Lincoln High School. After graduating from Lincoln High School, she attended San Diego State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Africana Studies, a master’s degree in Education with an emphasis on Multicultural Counseling, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. She later returned to San Diego State University as an adjunct professor in the Department of Africana Studies.
Prior to being elected to the Assembly, Dr. Sharp-Collins served as the Community Engagement Specialist for the San Diego County Office of Education, where she collaborated with 42 school districts and supported over 500,000 students. Her work focused on strengthening curriculums, fostering partnerships, and ensuring that families have access to health screenings, career training, and quality schools.
In her first term in the Assembly, she was appointed the Assistant Majority Leader for policy in research guiding discussions on affordability, California’s response to federal cuts and other major issues facing the state. She served on seven policy committees including Aging, Budget, Health, Higher Education, Transportation, Military and Veteran Affairs, and Public Safety. To date, she has four bills signed by the Governor and has secured over $100 million in budget funds for the district ranging from reproductive healthcare to affordable housing.
