Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder, a Democrat, represents District 109, which encompasses Charleston and Dorchester Counties. Here’s a glimpse into her journey:
Personal Background:
- Born in Charleston, South Carolina.
- Daughter of Geneva Spann.
- A first-generation college student, Tiffany worked diligently to achieve her dream of becoming a lawyer.
- She is the proud owner of Spann Wilder Law, LLC.
Education and Legal Career:
- Graduated cum laude from Winthrop University with a B.A. (Honors Program) in 1995.
- Earned her J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1998.
- Served as a law clerk for Hon. Matthew J. Perry, Jr.
- An honor graduate of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.
- N. Charleston Municipal Judge from 2001 to 2005.
- Commissioner on the S.C. Governor’s Commission on Women from 2002 to 2008.
- President of the S.C. Young Lawyers Division of the Bar in 2008-09.
- Member of the S.C. Bar Board of Governors and House of Delegates from 2009 to 2010.
- Received the University of South Carolina Compleat Lawyer Award in 2010.
- Engaged in leadership programs such as Leadership S.C. and Liberty Fellowship.
- Recognized as Leadership S.C. Alumnus of the Year and received the Dick & Tunky Riley Award in 2013.
- Served as a Charleston County Magistrate from 2019 to 2023.
Community Involvement:
- Active member of various organizations, including Girl Scouts of America, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., The Links, Incorporated, and Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Political Journey:
- Elected in a special election on April 2, 2024, to fulfill the unexpired term of Deon Tedder, who resigned.
Representative Spann-Wilder is committed to her community, justice, and public service. Her dedication shines through her legal career, community involvement, and now as a representative in the South Carolina House.
