Jami Cox Antwi

Jami, a third-generation native of St. Louis, Missouri, discovered her passion for public service after the tragic loss of a classmate to gun violence when she was just 14 years old. She founded a youth organization dedicated to ending gun violence and emerged as a community advocate striving for neighborhood improvement.

Jami's candidacy for State Representative is driven by her desire to foster positive change in St. Louis communities through her expertise in public policy and community development. With a bachelor's degree in Public Policy Studies and legislative experience from her time as a congressional intern on Capitol Hill, Jami is well-equipped to represent Missouri's 78th district. Her advocacy focuses on equitable economic development, early childhood care, education, and voting rights. Jami's dedication to community service and her vision for a better future inspire her to seek leadership in the state capitol. Additionally, she takes pride in being a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.