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Citizen.
| Personal | |
|---|---|
| Full Name : | Cherrish S. Pryor |
| Home City : | Indianapolis |
| Religion : | Baptist |
| Education | |
| Master's, Public Affairs, Indiana University - Purdue University at Indianapolis, 2005 | |
| BA, Criminal Justice, Indiana University at Bloomington, 1988-1993 | |
| Certified, Business Administration, Indiana University - Purdue University at Indianapolis, 1993 | |
| Professional Experience | |
| Manager, Community Outreach, BrightPoint, 2011-2012 | |
| Former Consultant/Real Estate Manager, Marion County Auditors Office | |
| Former Public Affairs Director, Indianapolis Marion County City-County Council | |
| Political Experience | |
| Candidate, Indiana State House of Representatives, District 94, 2024 | |
| Democratic Floor Leader, Indiana State House of Representatives, 2021-present | |
| Representative, Indiana State House of Representatives, District 94, 2008-present | |
| Member, Indianapolis Marion County City-County Council, District 7, 2007-2008 | |
| Former Legislative Assistant, Indiana House of Representatives. | |
| Current Legislative Committees | |
| Elections and Apportionment Committee | |
| Interim Legislative Council Committee | |
| Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee | |
| Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee | |
| Ways and Means Committee | |
| Org Membership | |
| Member, Women in Government Leadership Program Class, 2016 | |
| Board Member, Noble of Indiana | |
| Board Member, Peace Learning Center | |
| Former Lobbyist, Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce | |
| Former Program Director, State Student Assistance Commission | |
| Member, Indiana University Alumni Association | |
| Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Indianapolis Chapter | |
| Member, National Black Masters in Business Administration Association, Indianapolis Chapter | |
| Member, United Way of Central Indiana Governance Committee | |
| Member, Tillman H. Harpole American Legion, Post 249 Auxiliary | |
| Member, Pike Township Young Men's Christian Association Campaign Committees | |
| Member, Top Ladies of Distinction | |
| Member, National Conference of State Legislators | |
| Member, Concerned Clergy | |
| Member, Board of Directors, Progressive Baptist Church | |