My Story

Senator Henry moved to Delaware in 1970 after earning her degree from Texas Southern University. She holds a master's degree in community development and leadership from Springfield College. 

Senator Henry has been active in the Delaware human service community for thirty years. She started her professional career at the YWCA, has worked for United Way of Delaware, was executive director of Delaware Guidance Services, served as administrator of the Ingleside Retirement Apartments for senior citizens, and as executive director of Girls Incorporated of Delaware.  Currently, Senator Henry is Program Coordinator of the Women's Center at Delaware Technical and Community College in Wilmington.

The Women's Center at Delaware Tech is committed to providing an environment that will support the academic, professional, emotional, and social development of all women students on campus. The office is a source of student assistance and offers information, workshops, support groups, and referrals. In addition, the Women's Center promotes a greater awareness of gender issues throughout the College, while creating opportunities for campus involvement. The Women's Center operates as a central meeting place, information resource, program center, and support for the Delaware Technical & Community College student population.

Senator Henry's volunteer activities are very extensive.  She is currently the State Director for Women in Government, serves on the Board of the Medical Center of Delaware, and is a sustainer in the Junior League of Wilmington.  Other activities have included:  The Governor's Commission on Families; Chair of the City of Wilmington's Civil Rights Commission; Member of the Board of Interfaith Housing Delaware; and member of the Board of Trustees for the National Society of Fundraising Executives. In addition, Senator Henry serves as Honorary Chair of Delawareans United to Prevent Child Abuse. 

Margaret Rose Henry has been honored by the Delaware YWCA as a "Woman of the Century." She is also the recipient of the Delaware Chapter of the ACLU's "Gerald E. Kandler Memorial Award" for her exemplary life as a public servant and as an advocate for the rights of citizens throughout the community.  Senator Henry has been honored by the Delaware Bar Association as their Legislator of the Year in 2002.  Most recently, Senator Henry was inducted into the Delaware Women's Hall of Fame.

She is most proud that as a divorced mother, she was able to raise two sons, John and Marcus, who are both successful in their own right.  She is the proud grandmother of Myles Isaha Henry, who refers to her as "Mimi".