State Reps. Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis) and Robin Shackleford (D-Indianapolis) were elected to the National Black Caucus of State Legislatures (NBCSL).
NBCSL, which consists of more than 700 legislators from across the country, works to create public policy and share ideas from all 50 state legislatures. During NBCSL’s annual conference in Washington, D.C., Pryor and Shackleford were elected to the positions of treasurer and regional chair, respectively, marking Pryor’s third term as treasurer.
“I am honored my colleagues from across the country voted for me to serve another term as their treasurer,” Pryor said in a statement. “My previous two terms allowed me to transition staff and our accounting system to better accommodate the organization. There is still work to be done and I am up to the task as we work to assist NBCSL members and provide them with resources that will help to improve our communities.”
Pryor is currently serving as State Representative for Indiana House District 94 and as House Democratic Floor Leader. Previously, she has served as chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus and as a Regional Chair, Regional Vice Chair, At-Large member and co-chair of the nominations committee with NBCSL.
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As treasurer, Pryor belongs to the NBCSL’s executive leadership team, working at the helm to support lawmakers across the country as they “craft and champion legislation in their respective legislatures,” according to a press release.
Shackleford is currently serving as State Representative for Indiana House District 98 and chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus Education Foundation. She previously served as an at-large member and committee woman for NBCSL. This marks Shackleford’s first election as regional chair — which represents Indiana, Minnesota and Illinois.
“Strong, collaborative leadership translates to strong political movements and change, and I look forward to starting my role as regional chair,” Shackleford said in a statement. “I plan to help continue the work we’re doing in the Midwest to enhance the quality of life for residents across the board and help more people get engaged in their local government.”
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