Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (born March 1, 1983)[1] is an American politician and community organizer serving as a member of the New York City Council from the 31st district. She assumed office on March 19, 2021.
Selvena Brooks-Powers | |
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| Majority Whip of the New York City Council | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2022 | |
| Speaker | Adrienne Adams |
| Preceded by | Fernando Cabrera |
| Member of the New York City Council from the 31st district | |
| Assumed office March 19, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Donovan Richards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 1, 1983 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Wilberforce University (BA) New York University (MS) |
| Website | Official website |
Early life and education
editBrooks-Powers was raised in Queens, New York City. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from Wilberforce University and a Master of Science in global affairs from New York University.[2]
Career
editBrooks-Powers began her career as a staffer to Democratic members of the New York State Senate. She later worked on Dennis Herrera's campaign for mayor of San Francisco. In 2012 and 2013, she worked as a communications specialist for the Service Employees International Union. She also worked as a press officer in the office of the New York City Comptroller. Brooks-Powers has since worked as an independent political consultant. She was elected to the New York City Council on March 19, 2021.[3][4][5]
References
edit- ^ "A very special happy birthday to a rising star of the @NYCCouncil, our councilwoman & dear friend Selvena Brooks-Powers! Blessings for a year of continued success, happiness & good health 🎂🎁🎉🎊🎈". Twitter. March 1, 2022. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
- ^ "Biography". Selvena N. Brooks-Powers. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- ^ Lewis, Rebecca (2021-03-18). "Selvena Brooks-Powers victorious in NYC's first ranked-choice vote count". City & State NY. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- ^ Gannon, Michael (2021-03-18). "Brooks-Powers wins in 31st Council District". Queens Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- ^ "Selvena Brooks-Powers". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-06.