Emily Shetty
Emily K. Shetty, Esq. is an American politician from the Democratic Party and is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 18.
Emily Shetty | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 18th district | |
| Assumed office 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Ana Sol Gutierrez Jeff Waldstreicher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Fairfax, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Duke University (B.A.) Catholic University of America (J.D) |
| Occupation | Community organizer, Activist |
Background
Shetty was born in Fairfax, Virginia. She attended Duke University, where she received a B.A. in Mathematics. Shetty later attended Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America where she received her J.D. in 2008. Shetty was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 2009.[1]
In the legislature
Shetty was sworn in as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates on January 9, 2019, and is a member of the Judiciary Committee, the family law subcommittee, and the juvenile law subcommittee. She has served as the Deputy Majority Whip since 2020.
Shetty is a member of the Women Legislators of Maryland caucus, the Maryland Legislative Transit Caucus, and is an associate member of the Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus.[1]