Representative Chukwuocha is a lifelong Wilmingtonian and a former Wilmington City Councilman; he served as President Pro Tempore and Chaired the Education, Youth and Families and was Vice Chair for the Finance and Economic Development Committees.
Representative Chukwuocha is also a community-based master social worker with over 30 years of direct service and administrative experience working with and on behalf of youth, families and communities.
Representative Chukwuocha is a veteran who proudly served in the United States Army.
Representative Chukwuocha is one-half of the Twin Poets. The acclaimed spoken word duo was appointed as the State of Delaware 17th Poets Laureate.
Representative Chukwuocha mentors youth and coaches youth football, track and baseball.
Currently, Representative Chukwuocha serves as the Chair of the Delaware Legislative Black Caucus (DLBC).
Education
BA - History, Delaware State University, MSW - Delaware State University
Occupation
Licensed Master Social Worker
Legislative Service:
House, 2018 - Present
Committees:
Veterans Affairs, Chair
Education, Member
Health & Human Development, Chair
Joint Finance Committee, Member
Corrections, Member
Gaming, Member
Legislative Highlights
HB 218
Improves protections for victims of domestic and sexual violence within military communities […]
HB 200
Requires health plans to cover PrEP and PEP, expanding access to life-saving HIV prevention medication. […]
HB 125
HB 125- 152nd General Assembly In response to the growing number of food-insecure Delawareans, this legislation requires all public schools to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students who are currently eligible for reduced-price meals. […]