Ghazala Hashmi
Member, Virginia State Senate
Bio:
Ghazala Hashmi is an Indian-born American politician and former academic administrator and educator. A Democrat, Hashmi represents the 10th district in the Senate of Virginia. She worked as an educator and academic administrator for 25 years before running for office, serving as Director of The Center For Excellence In Teaching & Learning, Reynolds Community College. Among her committee assignments, she serves on the Virginia Senate Committee on Education and Health.