Assemblymember Sebastian Ridley-Thomas was born August 12, 1987 in Los Angeles, CA. A democrat representing the Los Angeles County communities, he earned his BA in in Sociology from Morehouse College. He was elected to the California State Assembly in 2013. Prior to joining the Assembly, Ridley-Thomas served as public policy director for State Senator Curren Price. Ridley-Thomas also served as legislative consultant to the Senate Select Committee on Procurement. His legislative priorities included a focus on job creation, access to high-quality and affordable education, and ensuring that all Californians get the healthcare and mental health services they need to fully participate in California’s promise.