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Meet Joan Cole

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Hi! My name is Joan Cole and I’m running to represent District 31 in the Maryland House of Delegates because our community needs leaders who will work for the common good, who will listen to and care about their constituents, and who will work diligently to solve the problems that our communities face. As a resident of Millersville and a community activist, I am ready to serve as a strong voice for ALL of our residents.

I am originally from Rochester, New York, and lived there for 32 years of my life. At the core of my being, I am deeply passionate about family and my Italian-American roots. My parents instilled in me a deep pride in my heritage while also instilling a deep pride in being an American, a common thread among immigrants who come to this country in search of a better life.

I was brought up in a blue collar family with my dad working as a postal clerk for the USPS and my mom was a secretary for Eastman Kodak. I attended Catholic school from 2nd grade through 12th grade, and I am a first-generation college graduate who also earned my MBA while raising my children full-time. I have been married to my best friend and wonderful husband, Brian, for 36 years. We have two adult children and a wonderful son-in-law who also reside in Maryland. We came to Maryland in 2019 after raising our children in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I am an ordinary citizen who had a professional career in a variety of roles including customer service, technical support, business research and marketing before raising my children full-time.

When I’m not on the campaign trail, you can find me walking my dog, running a few miles or listening to music or an audio book. I love to dance, to cook, and to carry on the traditions of my Italian-American family by making homemade raviolis at Christmas, struffoli for good luck on New Year’s Eve and my grandmother’s sauce throughout the year.

Mangia! Mangia!