BackgroundPolitician

EducationBloomfield College — B.A., English Literature (2008)

Notable personal detailsLaMonica R. McIver is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 10th Congressional District since winning a special election in September 2024. She previously served on the Newark Municipal Council (Central Ward) and was Council President from 2022 to 2024. Before elected office, she worked in Newark Public Schools and held roles in human resources and nonprofit leadership. She earned a B.A. in English Literature from Bloomfield College and an M.A. in Educational Leadership and Policy from Seton Hall University.