Selvena Brooks-Powers | |
Birth Date: | 1 March 1983 |
Party: | Democratic |
Education: | Wilberforce University (BA) New York University (MS) |
Office2: | Member of the New York City Council from the 31st district |
Termstart2: | March 19, 2021 |
Predecessor2: | Donovan Richards |
Office1: | Majority Whip of the New York City Council |
Termstart1: | January 5, 2022 |
1Blankname1: | Speaker |
1Namedata1: | Adrienne Adams |
Predecessor1: | Fernando Cabrera |
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.
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]
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]