Valarie J. Lawson

Senate Majority Leader
Democrat

Biographical
  • Date of Birth: 08/14/1966
  • Spouse: Leonard Rounds
Contact Information
  • RI
  • TTY: 711
General Background
  • High School: East Providence High School
  • College: Rhode Island College
  • Graduate School: Rhode Island College
  • Previous Occupations: Social Studies Teacher, East Providence School Department
Major Responsibilities
  • The Senate Majority Leader presides over all caucuses and conferences of the majority party and is responsible for the assignment of legislation to committees and serves as an Ex-Officio member of all standing committees of the Senate.
Public Service Information
  • Public Offices and Appointments: Elected Senator November 6, 2018
Description
  • The Majority Leader is elected by the membership of the majority party.
Key Staff
Deputy Chief of Staff, Joseph Masino
Administrative Assistant to the Majority Leader, Kathy Carpano

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