Joseline Peña-Melnyk 

Joseline Peña-Melnyk 

State Representative, Maryland 

          
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Since 2006, Joseline Peña-Melnyk has been a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, championing over 100 bills into law and serving as Chair of the Health and Government Operations Committee. As the highest-ranking Latina in Maryland’s General Assembly history, she co-founded the Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus and holds key positions in various other caucuses. Known for running a bipartisan committee that is respectful and inclusive of all, Joseline is dedicated to health care policy, focusing on equitable access and mental health reform to serve all Marylanders.