Lindsay Powell, MPP

Legislation and Public Policy Professional

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Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Lindsay Powell has always been passionate about social justice initiatives and addressing inequality in a local context. Working in government and politics throughout her whole career, she is a dedicated advocate and community servant.

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Experience

  • Pennsylvania House of Representatives Graphic

    State Representative, House District 21

    Pennsylvania House of Representatives

    - Present 11 months

    Elected Summer 2023.

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    Director of Workforce Strategies

    InnovatePGH

    - 1 year 9 months

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

    Managed almost $7M in federal funding in Pittsburgh's Build Back Better programming aimed at increasing the number of underrepresented technologists in the southwestern Pennsylvania region.

    Created new programming in partnership with several local women-led organizations to meet these goals.

  • City of Pittsburgh

    City of Pittsburgh

    4 years 5 months

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      Assistant Chief of Staff

      City of Pittsburgh

      - 3 years 8 months

      Greater Pittsburgh Area

      Directs the legislation and policy work from Mayor William Peduto's Office of Equity.

      Manages staff, policy and correspondence from the Office of Equity.

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      Policy Analyst

      City of Pittsburgh

      - 9 months

      Greater Pittsburgh Area

      Researched policy and legislation on behalf of the Mayor and for other senior members of the Administration.

      Focused on policies surrounding community engagement, racial and gender equity and equitable development.

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    Legislative Fellow, US Representative Hakeem Jeffries

    US Congress

    - 9 months

    Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Authored and engineered the content and roll out of HR 2617 which is currently in being considered by House Committee on the Judiciary with 11 bipartisan cosponsors.

    Drafted legislation and memos on matters of interest and concern to the Office, largely surrounding judiciary, education and labor issues.

    Attended committee hearings and briefings on behalf of the legislative staff.

    Edited legislative correspondence in response to constituent mail.

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    Office of Legislative Affairs Fellow

    Executive Office of the President

    - 4 months

    Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Aided in the preparation, coordination, and staffing of events attended by Members of Congress.

    Maintained substantial database of correspondence from Congressional offices to the President.

    Assisted in the public media roll out of national policies on behalf of the Office of the President of the United States especially surrounding criminal justice reform.

  • US Congress

    US Congress

    7 months

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      Staff Assistant, US Senator Charles Schumer

      US Congress

      - 5 months

      New York, New York

      Supported the office of constituent services, including speaking with the public knowledgeably about current events and policies that Senator championed.

      Staffed the Senator at events within the New York City community, attending as a representative and drafted correspondence to exemplary constituents on behalf of the Senator.

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      Immigration Department Intern, US Senator Kristen Gillibrand

      US Congress

      - 2 months

      New York, New York

      Responded to constituent concerns regarding immigration affairs and complications with issues like visa applications, deportation and repatriation.

      Operated the front desk, handling constituent calls, guiding inquires to the appropriate departments and other duties to support the functionality of the office.

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    Fulbright Scholar, English Teaching Assistant

    U.S. Department of State

    - 11 months

    Malaysia

    Awarded prestigious grant to teach English language to secondary aged students in rural Malaysia to over 300 students weekly.

    Conducted district level language intensive courses for students beyond the requirements of the program.

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    Community Liaison

    New York City Council

    - 8 months

    Greater New York City Area

    Aide to Council Member Jessica Lappin in District 5 (Manhattan) to serve as a councilmanic aide.

    Works as a representative of the Council Member to assist constituents with various problems as well as advocating for the needs and concerns of the district.

    Coordinates regularly with government agencies and community organizations.

  • Wheaton College Massachusetts

    Wheaton College Massachusetts

    1 year 5 months

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      Student Govenment President

      Wheaton College Massachusetts

      - 1 year 1 month

      Wheaton College, Norton MA

      Served as a liaison between the Wheaton College student body and the Administration, while overseeing the SGA Executive Board and Senate. Oversaw the allocation of over $500,000 to Wheaton College student clubs, interests groups and programming to better the student experience.

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      Intercultural Programming Assistant

      Wheaton College Massachusetts

      - 5 months

      Developed and ran programming surrounding identity formation and dialogue between students.
      Expanded an online education initiative on LGBTA issues and other markers of identity.

  • Intern

    Africa Unite

    - 3 months

    Cape Town Area, South Africa

    Created a program called “Hear Me” on positive youth expression through the creative arts that will be included in Africa Unite’s long time running programs and implemented in Fall 2012.
    Facilitated community dialogues with young gang members in the Gugulethu township in partnership with local government to begin helping the youth involved.

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    Continuity of Operations Plan Intern

    Office of the Mayor of New York City

    - 3 months

    Worked to create comprehensive evacuation plans in the case of a major emergency that necessitated a city wide evacuation.
    Researched strategies to ensure the Office of the Mayor would continue to operate after a disruptive event.

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    Preceptor

    Wheaton College Massachusetts

    - 10 months

    Collaborated with Professor McCormack to support the First Year Seminar, “No Place Like Home”.
    Advised incoming freshmen of the Class of 2014 and guide them through their first year of college.

Education

Volunteer Experience

  • Big Brother Big Sister Foundation, Inc. Graphic

    Mentor

    Big Brother Big Sister Foundation, Inc.

    - Present 6 years 11 months

    Children

    Mentor in the Mentor2.0 Program with Brashear High School.

  • Board Member

    Civically

    - 3 years 4 months

    Economic Empowerment

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    Board Member

    Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh

    - Present 5 years 5 months

    The URA team is actively focused on finding real solutions that make Pittsburgh a better place to live, work and do business. Whether it's helping a homeowner who needs to make an emergency repair after a damaging storm or supporting a real estate developer who sees the potential of an otherwise neglected neighborhood, the people at the URA are committed to making it happen. With energy and engagement.

Honors & Awards

  • 40 Under 40 Awardee

    Pittsburgh Magazine

    Since 1998, the awards program has recognized over 700 artists, entrepreneurs, doctors, educators, nonprofit executives, public figures, business leaders, behind-the-scenes contributors, and more. 40 Under 40 Honorees are diverse, passionate and committed difference makers that are transforming our City through their professional and community contributions. In a typical year, the nomination pool exceeds 250 submissions making the 40 Under 40 Awards one of the premier recognition opportunities…

    Since 1998, the awards program has recognized over 700 artists, entrepreneurs, doctors, educators, nonprofit executives, public figures, business leaders, behind-the-scenes contributors, and more. 40 Under 40 Honorees are diverse, passionate and committed difference makers that are transforming our City through their professional and community contributions. In a typical year, the nomination pool exceeds 250 submissions making the 40 Under 40 Awards one of the premier recognition opportunities in the region for young Pittsburghers. Following a rigorous review and selection process, all Honorees are chosen by a judging panel of past 40 Under 40 winners, community leaders, and program hosts and sponsors, based on professional and community achievements. All award winners are notified in late summer and then honored at the annual 40 Under 40 Awards celebration held each fall that draws over 300 attendees. In addition to being honored at the 40 Under 40 Awards event, all award winners are featured in the November issue of Pittsburgh Magazine.

  • Who's Next: Politics

    The Incline

    The Incline’s “Who's Next” series highlights some of the most dynamic people under 40 shaping Pittsburgh every day. Our goal is to identify and track the next generation of leaders and influencers.

  • Otto A Davis Award

    Carnegie Mellon University

    Awarded annually in honor of Otto A. Davis, second dean of the Heinz College, to an individual who exemplifies the College's commitment to racial and social justice.

  • Helene Pruszynski Leadership Award

    Wheaton College

  • Wheaton College Dean's List

    Wheaton College

Languages

  • Spanish

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Organizations

  • New Leaders Council

    2016 Pittsburgh Fellow

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    The New Leaders Council Institute is the premier leadership and professional development, training, mentoring, networking, and career and political advancement program for young professionals. An intensive, five-month progressive entrepreneurship training program, each NLC Institute is highly-selective, admitting only 15 to 20 Fellows to each chapter.

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