Laura Jane H. Cohen

Laura Jane Cohen was born in Georgia and earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Georgia. Her career includes working for the Democratic lieutenant governor and secretary of state of Georgia. After moving to Fairfax County in 2001, she worked as an advocate on Capitol Hill and later became the director of outreach for a national Parkinson's nonprofit. Cohen also taught preschool, worked as a substitute teacher for Fairfax County Public Schools, and was a small business owner. She became a volunteer for Moms Demand Action and was elected to the Springfield District school board, serving from 2020 to 2023 before being elected to the House of Delegates in November 2023. She resides in Fairfax County with her husband and two children.