Heather Mcclendon

Heather McClendon, born in Atlanta, Georgia, earned her high school diploma from Ringgold High School, followed by a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia in 2001 and a graduate degree from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga in 2010. A psychologist by profession, she ran as a Democratic candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 30. Leveraging her background as a school psychologist, a mother, and a cancer survivor, she pledged to champion substantial reforms. Her policy positions advocate for expanding public school funding, ensuring access to high-quality preschool, supporting educators, guaranteeing healthcare access for all Tennesseans, restoring reproductive rights, and expanding Medicaid.