Angela V. McKnight took the oath on January 9, 2024, to become the New Jersey State Senator for the 31st Legislative District (parts of Jersey City, entirety of Bayonne & Kearny). Prior, she was elected as the first New Jersey African American Assemblywoman for the 31st Legislative District. She served four terms. Senator McKnight serves on the following Senate Committees: Education, Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens, Law and Public Safety, & the Joint Committee on the Public Schools.
Angela is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA). She is the Carepreneur, who is the Founder & CEO of the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization AngelaCARES, Inc. AngelaCARES, Inc. headquartered in Jersey City, NJ. The organization was incorporated on October 20, 2011. AngelaCARES, Inc.’s motto is “A Passion to Care. The Ability to Help.” The mission is to serve as an advocate and support system for senior citizens, their caregivers, and a mentor to the youth by educating and empowering them to volunteer. We are committed to strengthening communities by enhancing the quality of life through these generations.
In addition to Angela running AngelaCARES, Inc., she is the owner of Care About You, LLC. Care About You, LLC provides consultant services to caregivers and agencies to assist and help the elderly population with their Life’s Portfolio and Plans. She conducts speaking engagements, training, mentoring and business coach as the Carepreneur and has a retail business, Thank HER Now, where she empowers, encourages, and inspires women to thank each other! She is also a business partner running a shared space company.
Angela is a self-published author of her first book called Caregiver's Guide to Helping Seniors Eat Healthy. In her book she shares her caregiving experiences to help caregivers assist their Senior Loved One (SLO) eat healthy. She self-published her second book: The Life’s Portfolio & Plan Profile. A life changing workbook guide that helps you put order. She released an eBook: Avoiding Confusion: Top 10 Mistakes Caregivers Make and How to Navigate Them. In addition, she is a co-author of A Child with A Child.
Angela is an activist, advocate, author, entrepreneur, mentor, educator, innovator, and trainer who has a BS in Business Management from University of Phoenix, with over 30 years of experience working in the customer service arena and a technical background. She is a certified New Jersey State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), Board Chair of Alliance Community Healthcare, Board Chair of New Jersey Black Caucus Foundation, Board Chair of Hudson County Black Democratic Caucus, Vice-chair Greenville Community Partnership (I Love Greenville), Advisor for PURE I.M.A.G.E.S., Inc., Advisor of Forever Girls Inc., committee member on NJ Legislative Disability Caucus, Vice Chair of the Jersey City Community Charter School, Board Member of United Way of Hudson County, Advisory Board Member of Jersey City Public Schools Community Schools, Honorary Member of the Jersey City Golden Door Rotary Club, Advisory Board Member Jersey City Write on Sport, Chair of Keyes Red Door Realty Advisory Board, Regional Community Leader of Coalition of Change of NJ, and Board Member of Jersey City Free Public Library.
Angela collaborates with many community organizations and individuals helping the community with community feedings, youth empowerment, community give back, educational events, and national and international speaking engagements. She has received numerous honors for her advocacy in the community and accomplishments.
Angela is a Rising Tide Capital Community Business Academy Instructor. She is also an alum of Rising Tide Capital Community Business Academy. She is a Steering Committee member on the Coalition of Change New Jersey. She is also a former Adjunct Faculty at New Jersey City University. Angela speaks at conferences, events, seminars, workshops, and panels on diverse topics engaging and educating the community. She also hosts the Thank Her Now Podcast .
Angela currently resides in her hometown of Jersey City, New Jersey. She is a mother of two children, happily married to her high school sweetheart and a Grandma to her first amazing Grandson Jordan! Working with others has become one of her primary interests, along with caring for others. Her passion and drive to help others and her community truly reflect in her actions. Angela believes helping, mentoring, empowering, and supporting are key factors in making a positive impact in peoples’ lives. She is friendly, dedicated, and a compassionate person. She reveals these great traits through her actions.
Angela is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA). She is the Carepreneur, who is the Founder & CEO of the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization AngelaCARES, Inc. AngelaCARES, Inc. headquartered in Jersey City, NJ. The organization was incorporated on October 20, 2011. AngelaCARES, Inc.’s motto is “A Passion to Care. The Ability to Help.” The mission is to serve as an advocate and support system for senior citizens, their caregivers, and a mentor to the youth by educating and empowering them to volunteer. We are committed to strengthening communities by enhancing the quality of life through these generations.
In addition to Angela running AngelaCARES, Inc., she is the owner of Care About You, LLC. Care About You, LLC provides consultant services to caregivers and agencies to assist and help the elderly population with their Life’s Portfolio and Plans. She conducts speaking engagements, training, mentoring and business coach as the Carepreneur and has a retail business, Thank HER Now, where she empowers, encourages, and inspires women to thank each other! She is also a business partner running a shared space company.
Angela is a self-published author of her first book called Caregiver's Guide to Helping Seniors Eat Healthy. In her book she shares her caregiving experiences to help caregivers assist their Senior Loved One (SLO) eat healthy. She self-published her second book: The Life’s Portfolio & Plan Profile. A life changing workbook guide that helps you put order. She released an eBook: Avoiding Confusion: Top 10 Mistakes Caregivers Make and How to Navigate Them. In addition, she is a co-author of A Child with A Child.
Angela is an activist, advocate, author, entrepreneur, mentor, educator, innovator, and trainer who has a BS in Business Management from University of Phoenix, with over 30 years of experience working in the customer service arena and a technical background. She is a certified New Jersey State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), Board Chair of Alliance Community Healthcare, Board Chair of New Jersey Black Caucus Foundation, Board Chair of Hudson County Black Democratic Caucus, Vice-chair Greenville Community Partnership (I Love Greenville), Advisor for PURE I.M.A.G.E.S., Inc., Advisor of Forever Girls Inc., committee member on NJ Legislative Disability Caucus, Vice Chair of the Jersey City Community Charter School, Board Member of United Way of Hudson County, Advisory Board Member of Jersey City Public Schools Community Schools, Honorary Member of the Jersey City Golden Door Rotary Club, Advisory Board Member Jersey City Write on Sport, Chair of Keyes Red Door Realty Advisory Board, Regional Community Leader of Coalition of Change of NJ, and Board Member of Jersey City Free Public Library.
Angela collaborates with many community organizations and individuals helping the community with community feedings, youth empowerment, community give back, educational events, and national and international speaking engagements. She has received numerous honors for her advocacy in the community and accomplishments.
Angela is a Rising Tide Capital Community Business Academy Instructor. She is also an alum of Rising Tide Capital Community Business Academy. She is a Steering Committee member on the Coalition of Change New Jersey. She is also a former Adjunct Faculty at New Jersey City University. Angela speaks at conferences, events, seminars, workshops, and panels on diverse topics engaging and educating the community. She also hosts the Thank Her Now Podcast .
Angela currently resides in her hometown of Jersey City, New Jersey. She is a mother of two children, happily married to her high school sweetheart and a Grandma to her first amazing Grandson Jordan! Working with others has become one of her primary interests, along with caring for others. Her passion and drive to help others and her community truly reflect in her actions. Angela believes helping, mentoring, empowering, and supporting are key factors in making a positive impact in peoples’ lives. She is friendly, dedicated, and a compassionate person. She reveals these great traits through her actions.