Troy Blackwell is a public relations
leader, Afro-Latinx voting rights
activist, and LGBTQ advocate
who founded Ready for Change, a
political action committee dedicated
to getting out the vote across New York
State.
Troy was recently a candidate in New
York City Council’s District 15, where he
campaigned to raise the market value
of a New York City rental assistance
program and advocated to increase
funds for the state’s End the Epidemic
Troy
Blackwell
Ready for Change
initiative.
A graduate of the City College of
New York, Troy has served in numerous
capacities across the political landscape.
He led press logistics for the Tom Steyer
presidential campaign and went on
to work in a similar role for then-vice
presidential candidate Kamala Harris
ahead of the 2020 election. He worked
to get out the queer vote by hosting “Out
for Biden” events featuring guests such as
actor Wilson Cruz and Pennsylvania State
Representative Malcolm Kenyatta.
Previously, Troy interned at the
White House under President Barack
Obama, serving in the Office of Public
Engagement and working on LGBTQ
policy. Troy also completed a research
fellowship through Stanford University
aimed at developing economic and
legal solutions in response to the financial
crisis in Puerto Rico.
In September, Troy joined the board of
directors for the Big Apple Performing Arts
and New York City Gay Men’s Chorus.
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