| As the daughter of working-class immigrants from Bangladesh, Senator Nabilah Islam watched her parents work long hours and multiple jobs just for the ends to not always meet. Sen. Islam is proud of her upbringing as it taught her grit and empathy. These are the qualities that she brings to the state Senate. Sen. Islam made history with her 2022 election, becoming the youngest woman and first Muslim woman ever elected to the Georgia state Senate. Sen. Islam represents Georgia State Senate District 7 which encompasses parts of Gwinnett County. Gwinnett is the 4th most diverse county in America and Sen. Islam is proud to represent this vibrant and diverse community. Sen. Islam sits on the Government Oversight Committee, the Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee, the State Institutions and Properties Committee and the Science and Technology Committee. Sen. Islam is also the Vice-Chair of the Gwinnett Senate legislative delegation. Sen. Islam is a member of Georgia's first ever Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus and Hispanic Caucus. She is also a member of the Georgia Black Caucus and Working Families Caucus. Sen. Islam is a proud product of Gwinnett County public schools, graduating from Central Gwinnett High School before earning her business degree from Georgia State University. Prior to running for office, Sen. Islam dedicated her life and career to advancing progressive ideals in Georgia through civic engagement at the local, state and national levels. Sen. Islam's personal experiences have taught her how to strategically work on issues and have given her valuable lessons on how to work through bi-partisan efforts to get things done for the people of Georgia. |