Born in Austin, TX, Alisa Simmons is a mother, entrepreneur, community activist and soon to be elected official, having just won a seat on the Tarrant County Commissioner’s Court. The J. H. Reagan High School graduate received her degree in journalism from Texas Woman’s University and worked for KNOK, KHVN, KRLD, WFAA, and NBC5 in various positions. A member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, she served on the Arlington Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee, Chisholm Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross Board of Directors, YMCA Arlington Board of Directors. Alisa currently serves as President of the Arlington NAACP, First Vice President of Texas NAACP and a member of the ACLU of Texas Board of Directors.
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