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Angela Alsobrooks is an experienced lawyer who has dedicated her talents to seeking Leadership.Integrity.Justice. and enforcing the law to improve the quality of life in our communities.
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She was born and raised in Prince George's County, the youngest daughter of James and Patricia Alsobrooks. Her parents instilled in her a strong belief in the values of education, hard work, integrity and public service.
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During her High School career at Benjamin Banneker Academic High School, Angela developed a passion for leadership and service as President of the Citywide Student Government Association. In this capacity, she represented her peers as a student leader in conferences around the Country.
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After graduation from Banneker in 1989, Angela attended Duke University where she received a BA in Public Policy. While at Duke, she was selected to serve on the prestigious President's Honor Board and the President's Advisory Council. She also served as a mentor in the Durham companion's program, and became an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
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Following her graduation from Duke University in 1993, Angela attended the University Of Maryland School Of Law where she received her Juris Doctorate and was licensed to practice law in 1996.
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After serving as a law clerk to the Honorable William Quarles on the Baltimore City Circuit Court, Angela's dedication to public service brought her home to Prince George's County. In 1997, she was sworn in as the first full-time Domestic violence attorney in the Prince George's County State's Attorney's Office. During her nearly six years as an Assistant State's Attorney, Angela prosecuted hundreds of serious criminal cases including homicide, rape and child sexual assault cases.
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In 2002 Angela was appointed as Education Liaison in the Administration of County Executive Jack B. Johnson. In this position, she helped develop Educational summits and parental involvement conferences to improve student achievement through partnerships between parents, the government and the school system.
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Angela was appointed as Executive Director of the Revenue Authority in 2004. Under her leadership, the Agency has experienced unprecedented growth through the use of smart technology and partnerships between the Community and Government. This growth has contributed to the County's general fund for education, public safety and infrastructure improvements through a 40% increase in its operating revenues.
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Angela is a daughter of Prince George's County, and is passionate in her desire to promote a positive sense of community and family life within a safe environment. She believes that safety and Leadership.Integrity.Justice. are fundamental to the health of a progressive community, and has enjoyed serving her community through a variety of organizations and causes including teen court, Avon Walk for Breast cancer, Susan B. Komen foundation, Task force on the education of African American males, and Christmas in April. She is also a proud member of the First Baptist Church of Glenarden and the Prince George's Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
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Angela lives in Upper Marlboro with her pride and joy, her daughter, Alexandra Patrice. |