Full Name:
Mamie E. Locke
Gender:
Female
Family:
Single
Birth Date:
03/19/1954
Birth Place:
Brandon, MS
Home City:
Hampton, VA
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Certified, Management Development Program, Harvard University, 1996
Attended, Middle Eastern Studies, American University in Cairo, 1986
PhD, Political Science, Atlanta University, 1984
Certified, Archives Administration, Emory University/Georgia Department of Archives and History, 1979
MA, Political Science, Atlanta University, 1978
BA, History/Political Science, Tougaloo College, 1976
Senator, Commonwealth of Virginia Senate, District 23, 2024-present
Member, Junior League, Hampton Roads Advisory Committee, 2004-present
Former Minority Caucus Chair, Commonwealth of Virginia Senate
Senator, Commonwealth of Virginia Senate, District 2, 2004-2024
Majority Caucus Chair, Virginia State Senate, 2020-2024
Candidate, Commonwealth of Virginia Senate, District 23, 2023
Mayor, City of Hampton, 2000-2004
Vice Mayor, City of Hampton, 1998-2000
Council Member, City of Hampton, 1996-1998
Former Member, Commission on Technology and Science, Commonwealth of Virginia State Senate
Former Member, Commission on Unemployment Compensation, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member, Subcommittee Work Group on Emancipation Proclamation and Freedom Monument #1, Virginians on the Monument, Virginia State Senate
Former Member, Subcommittee on Emancipation Proclamation and Freedom Monument, Virginia State Senate
Former Chair, Subcommittee on General Laws and Technology #1, Commonwealth of Virginia Senate
Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Education, Hampton University, 1996-present
Professor, Political Science, Hampton University, 1981-present
Assistant Dean, Hampton University, 1991-1996
Archivist, Atlanta Historical Society, 1979-1981
Board Member, Towne Bank, 2003-present
Board Member, Downtown Hampton Child Development Center, 2001-present
Vice President, Hampton Chapter, The Links, Incorporated, 1997-present
Member, Hampton Democratic Committee, 1994-present
Life Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, 1973-present
Life Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), present
Member, Saint Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, present
Member, Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences
Former Editorial Board Member, National Political Science Review
Former Member, Southern Political Science Association, Committee on the Status of Women
Former Board Member, Virginia Law Foundation
Member, Start Strong Council, 2006-2007
Board Member, Transitions Family Violence Center, 2006
Commissioner, Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority, 1996-2004
Chair/Member, Hampton Roads Mayor Caucus, 2000-2004
Commissioner, Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, 2000-2004
Chair/Member, Peninsula Mayor Caucus, 2000-2004
Participant, Civic Leadership Institute, 2003
Member/Board of Directors, National League of Cities, 2003
Member, State Board of Social Services, 2002-2003
Second Vice-President, Women in Municipal Government (National League of Cities), 2003
Chair, Municipalities in Transition Panel, National League of Cities, 2002
Regional Director, National Caucus of Local Elected Officials (National League of Cities), 1999-2002
Member, United Way of Virginia Peninsula, 2000-2002
Member, Program Committee, National League of Cities, 2001
Member, American Political Science Association, 1981-1997
Former President, Council Member, National Conference of Black Political Scientists, 1993
Delegate, State Convention, Democratic Party of Virginia, 1984
Awards:
Fulbright-Hays Summer Seminars Abroad (Egypt), 1986; Outstanding Young Women of America, 1987, 1988; Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching, 1990; Who's Who Among Black Americans, 1992; Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 1994;
Pathfinder Award for Continued Support through Civic Excellence and Social Activism, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Gamma Iota Chapter, 1996; Plaque for Meritorius Community Service and Excellence in Academic Leadership, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Gamma Iota Chapter, 1998; Outstanding President Award, Mid-Atlantic Region, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., 1998; Peninsula Women's Forum, Outstanding Woman in Government, 1999; Outstanding Public Service Award, Conference of Minority Public Administrators, 2000; Martin Luther King Memorial Award, Old Dominion University, 2001; Lawrence Bethel Woman of Courage Award, 100 Black Men of America, 2001; Marguerite Adams Award for Political Action, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., 2001;
Distinguished Citizen of the Year, CHUMS, Inc., 2002; "Mayor of the Year," Old Northampton Community Organization, 2002;
Humanitarian Award, National Conference for Community and Justice, 2002; Citizen of the Year, Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2003; Trailblazer Award, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, 2003; Distinguished Woman Award, Newport News/Hampton Chapter, Continental Societies, Incorporated, 2006; Citizen of the Year, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, 2006;
Spirit and Leadership Award, Alternatives, Inc., 2007; Senator of the Year, American Council of Engineering Companies in Virginia, 2008; Legislator of the Year, Virginia Association of Roofing Professionals, 2010; Diane Blair Award for Outstanding Achievement in Politics and Government, Southern Political Science Association, 2010; Legislator of the Year, Virginia Education Association, 2010; Legislator of the Year, Virginia Court Clerks' Association, 2011; Trailblazer Award, Virginia Leadership Institute, 2011