Sandra Hollins is an American politician serving as a member of the Utah State House of Representatives and represents House District 23. Hollins is the first African-American woman to serve in the Utah State Legislature. Early life and education A native of Louisiana, Hollins is a graduate of McDonogh 35 College Preparatory Charter High School in New Orleans. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from the University of Phoenix and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Utah. Career Hollins has served as a member of the Utah House of Representatives since 2015. She ran for office in 2014 and defeated Republican candidate Kristopher Smith. Hollis serves as vice chair of the House Ethics Committee. References External links Official Page Biography Project Vote Smart Sandra Hollins at Ballotpedia Living people Women state legislators in Utah Democratic Party members of the Utah House of Representatives University of Utah alumni African-American state legislators in Utah 21st-century American politicians 21st-century American women politicians Politicians from Salt Lake City Year of birth missing (living people) 21st-century African-American women 21st-century African-American politicians