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About Kent
Kent's Elected and Volunteer Positions
In 2018 Kent was elected as the 25th District At-Large Democratic Central Committee Member. In 2020, Kent served as a member of Maryland's Electoral College to elect President Joseph R. Biden and Vice-President Kamala D. Harris. In 2021, Kent was appointed as the African-American Diversity Leadership Chair for the State of Maryland.
Kent is a member of Ebenezer A.M.E. Church where he serves as the Social Justice Minister. He is also the chairman of the Parks and Rec Board, and is a dedicated volunteer at the Larkin-Chase Nursing Home. Along with these activities, Kent is a member of the Prince George's County Young Democrats and South County Democratic Club.
Kent's Professional Life
Kent Roberson currently works at a lobbying firm as an associate. He monitors federal legislation issues that include transportation, banking, finance, environmental, and housing. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland – Global Campus, where he teaches government and political science classes.
He gained exposure to Capitol Hill while interning for U.S. Congressman Albert Wynn. He then served as a legislative assistant for a Maryland State Delegate.
Kent's Family Life
Originally from Memphis, TN, Kent currently resides in Clinton, MD with his wife, their two sons and daughter. Kent is a proud graduate of Frederick Douglass High School in Upper Marlboro, MD. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s in political science from Ball State University.