Rozia Henson

Born and raised in Woodbridge, Virginia, Delegate Rozia A. Henson, Jr., graduated from Virginia State University (VSU) with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and later graduated from the University of Maryland University College (UMUC) to receive his Master’s of Business Administration. Today, Delegate Henson is a successful federal contractor as a program manager for the U.S. Government and small business owner.

Delegate Henson was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates following the 2023 election cycle, becoming the first openly gay black man to be elected to the Virginia General Assembly. Delegate Henson currently serves as the Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus.

As a trailblazer, Delegate Henson breaks barriers and brings diverse perspectives to the House of Delegates, working towards a more equitable and inclusive Virginia. During the 2024 Legislative Session, Delegate Henson introduced and passed legislation on marriage equality, mitigating workforce shortages in assisted living and nursing facilities, addressing vehicular speeding issues, improving public notification policies for local governments, and designating the month of July in Virginia as “Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month” annually. Delegate Henson also piloted the Virginia General Assembly’s first-ever placement program with SOAR365 to create professional positions for individuals with disabilities.