LaShae Sharp-Collins

LaShae Sharp-Collins (born 1979/1980)^[1] is an American educator and politician who is a member of the California state assembly. A Democrat, she previously worked as a professor at San Diego State University.

LaShae Sharp-Collins
Official portrait, 2024
Member of the California State Assembly from the 79th district
Incumbent
Assumed office December 2, 2024
Preceded by	Akilah Weber
Personal details
Born	1979 or 1980 (age 44–45)
Political party	Democratic
Education	San Diego State University (BA, Master of Education, Ed.D)

Early life and education

Sharp-Collins was born and raised in San Diego and graduated from Lincoln High School. She graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Africana studies, a master's degree in education, and a Doctor of Education.^[2]

Career

Sharp-Collins went on to work as an adjunct professor in the Department of Africana studies at San Diego State University, where she was a member of the California Faculty Association. In 2022, students of her course expressed their discomfort on social media about an assignment asking them to create a "slave narrative" and act like an enslaved persona.^[3][4]

She worked as a Community Engagement Specialist for the San Diego County Office of Education, creating curriculum and reaching out to parents. She also worked as the district Director for Shirley Weber.^[1]

California State Assembly

Sharp-Collins ran for the California State Assembly in 2024 to succeed incumbent Akilah Weber, who ran for the California State Senate. She faced La Mesa City Councilman Colin Parent in the general election and was endorsed by the California Democratic Party, Toni Atkins, and Shirley Weber.^[1]