Surluta Anthony has extensive experience in public service and community engagement, currently serving as a Member of the Board of Directors for Community Health Services Union County since September 2014 and as a Board Member for the National Black Caucus-Local Elected Officials since November 2015. Additionally, Surluta has been a City Councilwoman for the City of Monroe, NC, since December 2013, having been re-elected for a second term. Prior roles include serving as a Probation Parole Officer with the NC Department of Public Safety, Field Director/Mentoring Specialist for the Girl Scouts, and various positions in local community organizations, including as Owner and Publisher of the Ebon Courier. Surluta holds an Associate's degree in Christian Studies from Sure Foundation and Theological Institute, a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Pfeiffer University, and a Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Central Piedmont Community College.