Juanita Brent

Juanita Olukemi Brent (born February 22, 1984) is an American politician serving as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 22nd district since 2019. The district includes the Cuyahoga County communities of Bedford, Bedford Heights, Cleveland Heights, Highland Hills, Maple Heights, Mayfield Heights, North Randall, Orange, Pepper Pike, Warrensville Heights, and parts of Cleveland.

Early life and education
Brent and her siblings were raised by her aunt Vermel Whalen, an Ohio State Representative, after their mother died. She graduated from Beaumont School, an all-girls Roman Catholic high school in 2002.

Election
Brent was elected unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Committee assignments
Brent serves on the following committees:
 * Commerce and Labor Committee
 * Transportation and Public Safety Committee
 * Agriculture and Rural Development Committee (Ranking Member)