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Joan Barone Cole is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 31 in Anne Arundel County. She is a first-generation American, the first in her family to graduate from college, business professional, caregiver, community volunteer, wife, mother, and advocate for safer communities. Joan earned a Bachelor of Science in Management Science and Operations Management and an MBA, and has built her career helping organizations solve problems, improve operations, and make thoughtful, data-informed decisions.Joan brings experience from the private sector, nonprofit service, and community advocacy. She has worked in management, customer service, technical support, market research, and business operations, giving her firsthand experience with budgeting, strategic planning, and organizational leadership.Outside of her professional career, Joan has spent years serving her community through volunteer work at her children's schools and activities, civic engagement, and advocacy organizations, including Moms Demand Action. She has also spent significant time caring for aging family members, giving her firsthand insight into the challenges facing caregivers, seniors, and working families.Her campaign is focused on making Maryland more affordable, strengthening public education, improving public safety, protecting the Chesapeake Bay, and ensuring state government works more effectively for everyone.