Sammi Brown facts for kids

Sammi Brown was born on December 21, 1984. She is an American politician and a labor organizer. A labor organizer helps workers join together to improve their jobs. Sammi Brown served in the West Virginia House of Delegates. This is a part of the state government that makes laws for West Virginia. She represented the 65th district from December 1, 2018, to November 30, 2020.

Who is Sammi Brown?

Sammi Brown is known for her work in politics and helping people. She has worked to support workers' rights and improve family well-being. Her career shows her dedication to public service.

Early Life and School

Sammi Brown grew up in Charles Town, West Virginia. She went to Shepherd University. There, she earned two degrees. She got a Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communication. This taught her about sharing information with many people. She also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in marketing. This degree focuses on how to promote ideas and products.

Working for Change

Before becoming a politician, Sammi Brown worked in several different fields. From 2009 to 2014, she worked in TV and radio. She helped produce shows and manage public relations. Some places she worked include WDVM-TV, WSHC, and WIHT.

Helping Workers and Families

In 2014, Sammi Brown started working for the West Virginia chapter of the AFL–CIO. This is a very large group of labor unions. Unions are organizations that protect workers' rights. She was a campaign coordinator, helping to organize efforts.

Later, she worked at Geostellar, a solar energy company. She was the director of marketing and communications. From 2017 to 2018, she worked for the West Virginia Healthy Kids and Families Coalition. Here, she was the federal campaigns director. This group works to improve the lives of children and families. She also trained people for the National Democratic Training Committee. This committee helps people learn how to run for office.

Becoming a Delegate

Sammi Brown first ran for a seat in the West Virginia House of Delegates in 2016. She did not win that election.

Running for Office

She ran again in 2018. This time, she won the election. She defeated the person who was already in office, Jill Upson. Sammi Brown officially started her term on November 30, 2018.

In 2020, Sammi Brown ran for re-election. She was trying to keep her seat in the House of Delegates. However, she was narrowly defeated by Wayne Clark. This means she lost by a small number of votes.