Rae is a fourth-generation Richmonder who has proudly represented the 79th District in the Virginia House of Delegates since 2023, fighting to build a Virginia where working families can thrive.

 

As a Delegate, Rae has been a powerful voice for her community, championing legislation focused on critical issues like public education, housing justice, food insecurity, justice reform, maternal and reproductive health, and much more. 

 

Rae has been a leading voice in the House of Delegates for communities struggling with food insecurity, an issue many residents of the 79th District face. She passed legislation to codify the K-12 Farm to School Task Force and the Hunger-Free Campus grant program to address hunger on university and college campuses.

 

Rae currently serves on the Courts of Justice, Education, and Public Safety Committees.

 

During her first term, Rae passed 21 pieces of legislation through the General Assembly.  She was named 2024 Virginia Education Association Rookie of the Year, 2024 Virginia Chamber of Commerce Freshman Legislator of the Year, and 2025 Virginia Education Association Legislative Champion.

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Growing up, Rae witnessed public service firsthand. Her mother, a long time RPS elementary school teacher, and her father, a workforce development professional, were active in their community, advocating tirelessly for affordable housing and better educational programs.

 

Inspired to become a lawyer and fight for equal justice after seeing the documentary “Eyes on the Prize,” focused  on key figures in the Civil Rights Movement, and the role Black lawyers played in the struggle, Rae went on to graduate from the College of William & Mary and Howard University School of Law. 

 

In addition to serving in the House of Delegates, Rae is an attorney at BrownGreer, where she works to compensate people injured by harmful drugs, medical devices and environmental disasters.