Background
Gaines, Tawanna P. was born on February 1, 1952 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
Gaines, Tawanna P. was born on February 1, 1952 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
Former member Community Advisory Board. Dean undergraduate studies University Maryland College Park, since 1994. Council member Town of Berwyn Heights, 1998—2000, mayor, 2000—2001.
Member District 22 Maryland House of Delegates, since 2001, deputy majority whip, since 2003. Member Women Legislature Maryland, since 2001, Maryland Legislature Black Caucus, 2001. Delegate Law Enforcement & State Appointed Board Committee, 2002.
Member Judiciary Commerce, 2002—2003, Civil Law & Procedure Subcommittee, 2002—2003, Appropriations Committee, since 2003, Public Safety & Administration Subcommittee, since 2003. Delegate Bi-Co Committee Prince George's County, since 2003.
Member of Prince George's Municipal Association, Berwyn Heights Boys & Girls Club (president, Women Of Year 1998), Maryland Mayors (secretary 2000-2001), Maryland Black Mayors (vice president 1998—2001).