Derell Wilson

Not to be confused with Darryl Wilson.
Derell Wilson
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
from the 46th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 4, 2023
Preceded byEmmett Riley
Personal details
Born (1992-01-05) January 5, 1992 (age 33)
Norwich, Connecticut, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationAmerican International College

Derell Wilson is an American politician serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives for the 46th district. Elected in November 2022, he assumed office on January 4, 2023.

Early life and education

Wilson was born and raised in Norwich, Connecticut.[1] Wilson is one of nine siblings and had a twin brother, Terell Wilson, who died in 2016.[2] Wilson graduated from the Norwich Free Academy in 2010 and studied biochemistry at American International College.[3]

Career

From 2019 to 2022, Wilson served as a member of the Norwich City Council. He also worked as a paraprofessional educator at the Integrated Day Charter School.[4] Wilson was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in November 2022. When he assumed office, he became the first Black person to represent Norwich in the House.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ Spinella, Sten. "Derell Wilson's politics are close to home". theday.com. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  2. ^ Perez, Joe. "Camping Out: Wilson brothers making a difference". Norwich Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  3. ^ Murray, Mark M. (2012-03-25). "American International College student Derell Wilson gives back to teachers, family". masslive. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  4. ^ "Staff Bio & Interview". idcs.org. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  5. ^ "Derell Wilson, Norwich's first Black state representative, shares his story". Norwich Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  6. ^ "Derell Wilson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-03-26.