Minyon Moore
Minyon Moore | |
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White House Director of Political Affairs | |
In office February 5, 1999 – January 20, 2001 | |
President | Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | Craig T. Smith |
Succeeded by | Ken Mehlman |
Director of the Office of Public Liaison | |
In office June 29, 1998 – February 5, 1999 | |
President | Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | Maria Echaveste |
Succeeded by | Mary Beth Cahill |
Personal details | |
Born | University of Illinois, Chicago (BA ) | May 16, 1958
Minyon Moore (born May 16, 1958) is an American political activist and civil servant. Moore is the founder of Women Building for the Future,[1] and heads Dewey Square Group's state and local practice. She was formerly chief executive officer and before that chief operating officer of the
Previously, Moore worked as an advisor to the presidential campaigns of Rev. Jesse Jackson in 1984 and 1988. She also served as Governor Michael Dukakis' national deputy field director.
Moore was a senior political consultant to the
Moore serves on the Democratic National Committee's executive committee. On February 21, 2015, they unanimously voted to adopt a resolution calling for "Right to Vote" Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to explicitly guarantee an individual's right to vote.[4] She is also on the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation's board of directors.
Life
Moore was born in
Together with
On September 5, 2020, Moore was announced to be a member of the advisory council of the Biden-Harris Transition Team, which planned the presidential transition of Joe Biden.[8][9]
Awards
Moore was named as a Most Influential Leader by Rainbow Push in December, 2014.[10]
She was named one of the 100 Most Powerful Women in Washington by Washingtonian magazine.[11]
Winner of the Tin Cup award by Washington Government Relations Group for her "proven commitment to the enrichment of African American government relations professionals".[12]
Honored with the Spirit of Democracy Award from the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, award given to leaders who are unselfishly dedicated to education, social and economic justice.[13]
Winner of the Uncommon Height Award: Each year an Uncommon Height Award is presented to one or more individuals who have achieved uncommon heights in excellence of service to others. Awardees are recognized for their ability to exceed far above and beyond oneself in the same spirit and tradition of Dr. Dorothy Height.[14]
External links
- bio from Dewey Square Group
- bio from The History Makers
- Colored Girls profiled
- Appearances on C-SPAN
References
- ^ "The Future Pac". January 2004.
- ^ Barnette, E.R. "Gamechanger". Politic365.
- ^ Glueck, Katie (12 April 2015). "The power players behind Hillary Clinton's campaign". Politico. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- ^ Friedman, Brad (21 February 2015). "DNC Adopts Resolution Calling for 'Right-to-Vote' Amendment to the U.S. Constitution". The Brad Blog. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
- ^ "Writers Guild Foundation Elects 2014-15 Directors". Writers Guild Foundation Program News. Archived from the original on 6 July 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- ^ Bai, Matt (October 2006). "The Inside Agitator". New York Times.
- ^ Smith, Jada (5 March 2015). "A Part of Political Elite, 5 Colored Girls Carry A Torch for Inclusion". New York Times. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
- ^ "Cindy McCain Joins Biden-Harris Transition Team's Advisory Board". President-Elect Joe Biden. 28 September 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
- ^ "Biden Transition Organization - Staff, Advisors". www.democracyinaction.us. 9 November 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
- ^ "Symposium Agenda" (PDF). Rainbow Push. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 April 2015. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- ^ Milk, Leslie (1 September 2001). "10 Girl's Rules". Washingtonian. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
- ^ Catalini, Michael (20 July 2012). "And the Tin Cup Award Winners Are". National Journal. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
- ^ Davis, Edrea. "Star Jones to Host the 14th Annual Spirit of Democracy Award Black & White Gala". Press Releases. The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation.
- ^ "The First Dorothy I. Height Hat Auctioned". Dorothy Irene Height Education Foundation. Retrieved 17 April 2015.