Political party Democratic Party Democratic Party Education Boston University | Name Ayanna Pressley Profession Boston City Councilor | |
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Preceded by Sam Yoon and Michael F. Flaherty Born February 3, 1974 (age 50)
Chicago ( 1974-02-03 ) Committees Chair of the Committee on Women & Healthy Communities Website City Council
Ayanna Pressley Residence Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States | ||
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Ayanna Pressley is a member of the Boston City Council in Boston, Massachusetts. She is the first woman of color to be elected to the council in its 107-year history.
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- Dare to be yourself tell your story ayanna pressley at tedxroxburywomen
- Ayanna Pressley defeats incumbent Massachusetts Congressman Michael Capuano
- Career
- Committees
- Personal life
- References
Ayanna Pressley defeats incumbent Massachusetts Congressman Michael Capuano
Career
A native of Chicago, Pressley attended Boston University, but dropped out to support her mother who lost her job. After leaving Boston University, Pressley worked as a Senior Aide for Congressman Joseph Patrick Kennedy II and United States Senator John Kerry. During 2009, Pressley served as Kerry’s Political Director, responsible for managing his relationships with elected officials at the city, state and federal level and with various community leaders.
Pressley was first elected to the Boston City Council on November 3, 2009. The only woman in a field of 15 candidates, Pressley earned one of four At-Large spots on the city’s 13-member council with nearly 42,000 votes. After being sworn in on January 4, 2010 she became the first woman of color to serve in the 100-year history of the Boston City Council.
In 2011, Pressley faced a highly competitive reelection campaign, but finished first among At-Large candidates with 37,000 votes. She won 13 of the City’s 22 wards and finished 2nd in three others. Pressley dominated Boston’s communities of color and progressive neighborhoods.
Pressley topped the ticket again in 2013 and 2015. She has announced her intention to run for re-election in November 2017.
In 2015, EMILY's List honored Ayanna Pressley at a large reception in Washington, D.C. and presented her with their annual "Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award."
Committees
Personal life
Pressley lives in Dorchester with her husband, Conan Harris, and her stepdaughter.
