Background
Harper was born on October 15, 1950 in Baltimore City to Geneva and Andres Himan.
Harper was born on October 15, 1950 in Baltimore City to Geneva and Andres Himan.
She attended catholic schools in Baltimore and graduated from the Saint Francis Academy Highschool there in 1968.
Her father was a merchant seaman from Colombia, South America. After highschool, Harper took a job with American Telephone & Telegraph Company where she worked for 30 years. She has been the Executive Director of the East Oliver Community Association since 2004.
Harper was also the Company-Chair, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake Transition Team in 2010.
Harper was appointed by Governor O"Malley to fill the vacancy created after the death of Delegate Hattie North. Harrison. She was sworn in on February 27, 2013 and assigned to the House Ways and Means committee.
Harper is a member of the Baltimore City Democratic Central Committee.