Ruwa Romman

Ruwa Romman was born in Amman, Jordan, and, as of 2023, lived in Duluth, Georgia.[1][2] Romman graduated from South Forsyth High School in 2011.[3] She earned a bachelor's degree from Oglethorpe University in 2015 and a master's degree in public policy from Georgetown University in 2019. Romman's career experience includes working as a senior consultant with Deloitte, the communications director of CAIR-Georgia, and a development coordinator with Points of Light.[1][3]

Georgia State Senate District 7

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Governor of Georgia

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Ruwa Romman, and I am running as a Democrat for Georgia State House District 97. I was born in Jordan and am the granddaughter of Palestinian refugees. My family moved to Georgia when I was 7 years old. Georgia public schools quickly became a constant in my life as they worked to establish the family business which has operated for almost 25 years here in Gwinnett County.

Through a mix of scholarships like HOPE I attended Oglethorpe University and went on to earn my Master’s in Public Policy from Georgetown. I have worked to organize our communities for more than a decade helping turn Georgia blue and co-founding the Georgia Volunteer Hub training thousands of volunteers in 2020. I currently work as a senior consultant for a professional services management company assisting government agencies and other stakeholders by advising, implementing, and developing improved strategies to deal with major public policy issues at the local, state, and federal level.

Now, I’m running on a platform focused on fully funding public education, bridging the economic opportunity gap, expanding access to healthcare, and protecting our fundamental right to vote.

The challenges facing Georgia seem overwhelming, but I know that we can face them by working together. It’s time to put public service back into politics. I hope to earn your support!

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Uniquely Experienced: I spent more than a decade empowering and mobilizing our communities to make their voices heard working every election cycle since 2014 registering people to vote and empowering them to make their voices heard. That experience, coupled with my Masters in Public Policy and professional working experience make me uniquely qualified for this role.Ready on Day One: My unique qualifications mean I'll be ready on day one to address the challenges facing our state head on. I've spent years advocating in Congress and the State Legislature. For. example, I have helped draft and pass legislation like the No Ban Act to address civil rights concerns.Community Led. Community Driven: I'm running because my community asked me to run. Since launching our campaign, we focused on what the community wants and needs. We've held listening sessions, virtual live town halls, and focused on direct voter outreach.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’m running on a platform focused on fully funding public education, bridging the economic opportunity gap, expanding access to healthcare, and protecting our fundamental right to vote.

Underinvesting in education is one of the biggest threats to our society and a detriment to our community. Here in Georgia, education accounts for 50% of our budget, yet Georgia ranks 38th in the nation and underpays its teachers. We must pass permanent fixes to pay our teachers more and reinvest in our students.

Additionally, we must bridge the economic opportunity gap. A single person with no kids in Gwinnett needs to make almost $17/hr for a living wage. The current federal minimum wage is only $7.25.. That's untenable. It’s why I will champion a minimum wage increase, increase worker protections and empower small businesses.

And, we must expand access to healthcare. Too many of us are one emergency away from financial hardship. Growing up, health insurance was not always guaranteed for my family. We must ensure that every Georgian has access to affordable, quality healthcare, and support small businesses that want to do right by their employees.

Finally, Voting Rights is the issue of our time. We are watching the culmination of a decade-long assault on voting rights here in Georgia. Our democracy is under attack by Republicans who do not believe in the fundamental right to vote and do not respect our election results.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was working as a Student Ambassador at Oglethorpe University for three years. My first full time job was at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights for two years as a consultant.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince by Taylor Swift

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

We heard so many stories on the campaign trail, but the one that stands out to me the most is a story a mother of three black boys shared with our volunteer. She works full time but can barely make ends meet. She tries so hard to maintain a good home for her kids and help them build the best future possible. They follow the laws and rules. One day, her son was helping fix her car outside. The neighbors called the cops on him. They lived in the area for years yet somehow he was seen as suspicious. She shares how she walked out right as things began to escalate and is still haunted by what could have happened had she not walked out when she did. Her story really solidified for us why we are doing this.