Vanessa Summers
Vanessa Summers became a member of the Indiana House of Representatives in 1991 after she was elected to fill a vacancy left when her father, Joseph W. Summers, passed away. She represents the citizens of Indiana House District 99 at the Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis when the State Legislature—the General Assembly—is in session.
Among Vanessa's primary legislative responsibilities are her work as chair of the Indiana House Committee on Family, Children & Human Affairs and as chair of the IBLC (Indiana Black Legislative Caucus). She also serves as vice–chair of the Public Policy Committee.
State Rep. Summers has been a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Alpha Mu Omega Chapter; Top Ladies of Distinction; and Light of the World Christian Church.
Vanessa graduated from the St. Mary Academy for Girls and the Mid–America College of Funeral Service.
Representative Vanessa Summers currently serves as Minority Outreach Project Director for the Arc of Indiana, an organization that works on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
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