Elena C. Parent
State representative, Georgia House of Representatives

You could say that Parent was on the rise from the moment she became the sole Democrat in Georgia—and one of only about a dozen nationwide—to defeat a sitting Republican in the 2010 elections. » Read more

» Age: 35
» Undergraduate: University of Virginia, psychology
» Law school: University of Virginia
» As a kid I wanted to be: An author
» Best advice: Always remain true to your values
» Best gift: My son
» Dream adventure: Safari in Africa
» Last vacation: Right now, at the beach in South Carolina
» Last book: "She's Come Undone" by Wally Lamb
» One the Rise means: Rising influence and the potential for greater positive impact in the future