Michelle Maldonado
Democrat
In Office
Positions
Affordable Housing
Affordable housing is a serious problem across Virginia. Localities across the Commonwealth use a variety of policies to address this problem, and Michelle believes our state government has the responsibility to help. While land use and development decisions typically are made at the local level, the State can take proactive steps to encourage affordable housing options, through policies like requiring affordable housing in state-funded infrastructure projects.
Education
Michelle believes that every child in Virginia deserves access to high quality public education. As a parent whose been highly active in her own child’s education, Michelle believes in the power of teachers and parents working together to make sure their students are well supported and can learn, achieve, and thrive in our schools.
Jobs and the Economy
As a small business owner, Michelle understands how the post-pandemic job market and economy are impacting our ability not just to earn a living, but to make ends meet. As a working mother, Michelle also understands the need to prioritize affordability and access to quality childcare, especially our families with limited financial resources.
Environment
Virginia is a forward-thinking community, and we know that by protecting our environment we invest in our future. We all need to do our part to help address today’s climate change and environmental crises. This includes cleaning our streets and highways, converting to electric vehicles, creating more bicycle lanes, utilizing recycled materials in innovative designs, and promoting alternative energy sources.
Ratings
Scores from interest groups and advocacy organizations based on voting record and public positions.
Equality Virginia
REPRO Rising Virginia
Virginia Education Association
Virginia League of Conservation Voters
Virginia Sierra Club
Climate Cabinet Action
Political Experience
House of Delegates
Virginia · District 20 · 2024-present
House of Delegates
Virginia · District 50 · 2022-2024
Professional Experience
Founding Faculty
Goleman Emotional Intelligence Coaching Certification Programs · 2018-present
Senior Faculty, Leadership Center
1440 Multiversity · 2018-present
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Lucenscia - Human Flourishing, Emotional Intelligence and Mindful Business Transformation · 2015-present
Teacher Training Program
Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute · 2015-present
Strategic Alliances Faculty
Bay Path University · 2017-2018
Associate Vice President, Corporate and Strategic Relationships, Partner Metrics and Reporting
American Public University System · 2008-2018
Legal Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel and Business Development Director
American On-Line · 2000-2007
Corporate Attorney - Business Transactions Group
Reed Smith · 1998-2000
Corporate Attorney
McKenna Long & Aldridge · 1996-1998
Education
The George Washington University
JD · Business Law, Corporate, Entrepreneurship
Barnard College
BA
