Jennifer V. Rouse

Councilmember Jennifer Rouse was elected on Nov. 8, 2022, to serve as the District 10 representative. Born and raised in Virginia Beach, she earned her undergraduate degree in English literature from Virginia Wesleyan University. She then graduated with a Master of Science degree in sociology from Virginia Commonwealth University. While at VCU, she was awarded the L. Douglas Wilder Graduate Scholar Fellowship, which provided numerous research opportunities, including the opportunity to research the barriers and supports to serving low-income youth in Richmond. Jennifer is an assistant professor of Sociology and department chair for Social Sciences and Education at Tidewater Community College.

On City Council, Councilmember Rouse has been appointed to the Housing Advisory Board and Active Transportation Advisory Committee. She is also a liaison to the Minority Business Council, the Public Library Board, the Atlantic Park Community Development Authority, Transportation Advisory Committee, Clean Community Commission, Community Services Board, Minority Business Council and the Something in the Water Festival.

Jennifer lives in District 10 with her husband, Aaron.

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