Jamilah nasheed biography definition

American politician

Jamilah Nasheed (born Jenise Williams; October 17, 1972)^[2] is an American politician from the state of Missouri.

Nasheed formerly represented the fifth district in the Missouri Senate, and formerly served in the Missouri House of Representatives. She is a member of the Democratic Party.

Early life and education

Born Jenise Williams, she was raised with her three brothers by their grandmother in a St.

Louis housing project.

Jamilah nasheed biography definition

Her father was killed in a drive-by shooting several months before she was born.^[3]

She attended Roosevelt High School in St. Louis. She later took classes at Florissant Valley Community College in 2012.

As an adolescent, Nasheed began visiting a mosque on Grand Boulevard. After two years of studying Islam, she converted to the religion.^[4]

Political career

Nasheed served as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 60th district from January 2007 until January