Jennifer Geerlings-Simons
Jennifer Geerlings-Simons | |
|---|---|
Geerlings-Simons in 2025 | |
| Leader of the National Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office 13 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Dési Bouterse |
| Chairperson of the National Assembly of Suriname | |
| In office 30 June 2010 – 28 June 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Somohardjo |
| Succeeded by | Ronnie Brunswijk |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 1996–2020 | |
| Constituency | Paramaribo District |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jennifer Simons 5 September 1953 Paramaribo, Suriname |
| Political party | National Democratic Party |
| Spouse |
Glenn Geerlings (m. 1981) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Paramaribo |
| Alma mater | Anton de Kom University of Suriname (Drs.) |
Jennifer Geerlings-Simons (née Simons; born 5 September 1953) is a Surinamese politician. She served as Chairwoman of the National Assembly of Suriname between 2010 and 2020, becoming the second female chairman of the Surinamese Parliament. In 2024, she became the leader of the National Democratic Party.