Biography

Gwendolynne Sophia Moore, born on April 18, 1951, in Racine, Wisconsin, is a Democratic politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District since 2005. She is the first African American elected to Congress from Wisconsin and the first woman to represent the 4th District. Moore has been a steadfast advocate for marginalized communities, focusing on issues such as women's rights, economic development, and social justice.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Marquette University .

• Political Experience:

  • Wisconsin State Assembly .
  • Wisconsin State Senate ; first African American woman elected to the state senate.
  • U.S. House of Representatives ; member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Joint Economic Committee.

Notable Achievements

• Women's Rights: Served as Democratic Co-Chair of the Congressional Women's Caucus ; led efforts to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.

• Economic Development: As a VISTA volunteer, spearheaded the creation of a community credit union, earning the national "VISTA Volunteer of the Decade" award .

• Education Advocacy: Strong supporter of Federal TRIO programs, assisting low-income and first-generation college students.

• Legislative Work: Introduced the TRIO Access Act to enhance educational opportunities for disadvantaged students.

Throughout her career, Representative Moore has remained committed to addressing the needs of underserved communities, leveraging her personal experiences to inform her legislative priorities.