Marie Paule Woodson is an American politician who served as a member of the

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for the 101st district from 2020 to 2022. Due to redistricting, she is now the representative for the 105th district.

Early life and education

Woodson was born in Port-de-Paix,

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. She moved to Florida in 1981, where she earned an Associate of Science degree in public administration from Miami Dade College, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from

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, and a Master of Science in public administration and management from St. Thomas University.

Career

After moving to the United States, Woodson worked in a textile factory. She later worked as a public administrator for the Government of Miami-Dade County for several years. Woodson was elected to the

and assumed office on November 3, 2020.

References

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