Brianna Escelia Henries (born February 27, 1991) is an American politician and

esthetician Cosmetology (from Ancient Greek, Greek , ''kosmētikos'', "beautifying"; and , ''wiktionary:-logia, -logia'') is the study and application of beauty treatment. Branches of specialty include hairstyle, hairstyling, skin care, cosmetics, manicures/ ...

who served as a member of the

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from the 64th district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 5, 2021.

Early life and education

Henries was born in

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and raised in

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Career

Outside of politics, Henries has worked as a

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teacher with Valiant Arts Studio and as a retail manager and

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with Bare Minerals. She was elected to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 5, 2021. She served two terms, and announced in May 2024 that she would not run for a third.

References

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