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About Kent
Kent's Elected and Volunteer Positions
Kent Roberson has committed his life in service to others that goes beyond his current roles. On May 30, 2023, Kent was appointed to the Maryland General Assembly to serve in the House of Delegates representing the 25th District. Prior to his appointment Kent was elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022 as the 25th District At-Large Democratic Central Committee Member, where he served as the Chair of the Committee for two years. In 2020, Kent served as a member of Maryland's Electoral College where he elected President Biden and Vice-President Harris. In 2021, Kent was appointed as the African-American Diversity Leadership Chair for the State of Maryland. Kent is also a member of the Prince George's County Young Democrats and the South County Democratic Club.
Kent's Professional Life
Professionally, Kent has over 20 years of experience working in government relations. He currently works for the Corn Refiners Association where he advocates for federal legislative issues that include agriculture, transportation, trade, sustainability, and environmental protection.
He gained exposure to Capitol Hill while interning for U.S. Congressman Albert Wynn, who continues to be his mentor. After working for the Congressman, Kent became an aide at the U.S. Supreme Court. He left the Court to serve as a Chief of Staff for a Maryland State Delegate.
Kent not only is concerned with his career goals, but helping others, especially Black people reach their full potential. This is why in April, 2023 he was appointed as the president for the Black Professionals in Food and Agriculture. He was reappointed in 2024, where he will continue to engage Black individuals in the food and ag space. This organization, just over 4 years old, boasts over 600 people on the roll, and continues to grow by the day. He has hosted such events as their Annual Congressional Black Caucus Ag Reception, Lunch-N-Learn Series that consist of conversations with industry leaders, and monthly networking opportunities.
Kent is not only involved civically, but also spiritually. He is an ordained Elder at Ebenezer A.M.E. Church where he serves as the Social Justice Minister. He uses his education as a Seminary graduate to ground all his decisions, encounters, and interactions.
Originally from Memphis, TN, Kent grew up in Prince George's County where he now lives 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, and his Master’s of Divinity from Wesley Seminary.