Raumesh Aleza Akbari (ruh-MESH ack-BERRY) (born April 14, 1984)[1] is an American politician and member of the Tennessee Senate for the 29th district since 2019.

She attended Washington University in St. Louis, where she graduated in 2006 with a BA in African American studies and a minor in political science.

[14] Akbari's policy agendas have focused on criminal justice reform, economic development in underserved communities, healthcare expansion, and public education investment.

[15] Following a 2014 incident at the Galilee Cemetery in Memphis, Akbari sponsored legislation to streamline burial practices, allowing families to know where a loved one is buried.

[16] In early 2014, Shelby County Schools announced a plan to close 13 campuses in southwest and northwest Memphis, including Alcy Elementary.

After a month of negotiations, the board reversed its decision to close the Alcy campus citing the more than 60 community leaders who stepped-up and committed to volunteer at least three hours at the elementary school each week.

[18]" Akbari has also worked to restore historic local grave sites, including those at Mount Carmel and Hollywood cemeteries which were previously inaccessible due to overgrowth.