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Selvena Brooks-Powers
Majority Whip of the New York City Council
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 5, 2022
SpeakerAdrienne Adams
Preceded byFernando Cabrera
Member of the New York City Council
from the 31st district
Incumbent
Assumed office
March 19, 2021
Preceded byDonovan Richards
Personal details
Born (1983-03-01) March 1, 1983 (age 41)
Political partyDemocratic
EducationWilberforce University (BA)
New York University (MS)
WebsiteOfficial website

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.

Early life and education

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Brooks-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

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Brooks-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

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "Biography". Selvena N. Brooks-Powers. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  3. ^ Lewis, Rebecca (2021-03-18). "Selvena Brooks-Powers victorious in NYC's first ranked-choice vote count". City & State NY. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  4. ^ Gannon, Michael (2021-03-18). "Brooks-Powers wins in 31st Council District". Queens Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  5. ^ "Selvena Brooks-Powers". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
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