District 33 State Senator Katrina Robinson of Shelby County held her inaugural “School’s Out Fun Fest” at Marquette Park in East Memphis on Saturday, June 29, 2019. On stage visiting and discussing music and more are Fun Fest DJ MicTee (right) and DJ Truck. Pastor Dwayne Hunt Katrina Robinson is a graduate of Whitehaven High School. She studied Biology Pre-Med and Chemistry at Xavier University of Louisiana where Dr. Charles Champion and Dr. Lester Carter attended, received a BS in Nursing from Union University, and a BBA in Marketing Management from the University of Memphis. Robinson, 38 is a Registered Nurse, Leadership Memphis graduate, and the Founder and Director of The Healthcare Institute: Healthcare Career College where interested individuals can become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in 12 months time. The institute also offers training for becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant by taking a 3 week day or 5 week evening course. As a member of the 111th General Assembly, she is the Chair of the Shelby County Ethics Commission, on the Military Academy Nomination Board, member of the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative (NOBEL) Women, member of Emerge Tennessee Alum and Advisory councils, Advisory Board member of SRVS, and member of the Shelby County Democratic Party, Democratic Women of Shelby County, Junior League of Memphis, and the National League of Nurses. Robinson’s District 33 committees include being a member of the Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Senate Judiciary. She was elected (14,164 votes) to the Tennessee State Senate to represent District 33 (part of Shelby County) on November 6, 2018 upon winning the seat from former Senator Reginald Tate (6,464 votes) in the Democratic primary on August 2, 2018. Her term ends in 2022. The community was invited to join Senator Katrina Robinson for a day of “fun and relaxation” from 1 to 6 pm on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Marquette Park, 4946 Alrose Avenue in Memphis, TN. Dedicated to students and their families, Robinson held the fun– and information-filled event to celebrate a successful upcoming school year. Themed “School’s Out Fun Fest,” the free event provided economically-friendly fun for parents and children, food and drinks, children’s rides, a game truck, rock climbing, bounces, music by DJmictee and more. You had to be present to win the giveaways which included a PS4, bikes, fuel, and grocery cards. For more information on The Healthcare Institute: Healthcare Career College, visit THI-TN.com or call (901) 2440844. You can also like Senator Robinson’s Facebook page, follow her on Twitter @katrinafortn, call her Senate office in Nashville at (615) 741-2509, or email SenatorRobinson@outlook.com. 18
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