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Shomwa M. Shamapande | |
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| Born | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Alma mater | University of Massachusetts Amherst Columbia University (School of International and Public Affairs) |
| Occupation | Government & Public Affairs Professional |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
Shomwa "Shom" Shamapande is a political and business consultant and strategist, who has worked in government affairs, media/communications and Democratic politics. In 1998, he served as an adviser to the South African Center for Human Rights in Pretoria.[1] Shamapande was a Senior Adviser to Bill Lynch, former deputy mayor of New York City and Vice Chairman of the Democratic National Party and as a legislative fellow for Congressman Charles B. Rangel of Manhattan.[2] Shomwa has also served as a communications and government adviser for the Campaign for Better Schools,[3][4][5] the Democratic National Committee,[1] and the United Nations Commission on Legal Empowerment of the Poor.[6][7]
Shamapande has been the Communications Director for several political campaigns including the campaign of Dennis Mehiel, who was the 2002 Democratic Nominee for Lt. Governor of New York State.[8][9] Shamapande worked as the Southern Nevada Field Director for the 2008 SEIU Obama for America Presidential Campaign under the campaign's Political Director Patrick Gaspard.[10][failed verification]
In 2005, Shamapande was appointed to the board of the United Nations Association New York City chapter.[1]
- ^ a b c "UNA Today" (PDF). Unanyc.org. Winter 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-08-04. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ Lambert, Bruce (11 August 2005). "Former Nassau Parks Aide Arrested Amid Payroll Inquiry". The New York Times.
- ^ Salazar, Ivonne (April 16, 2009). "Few Parents Seek Seats on Ed. Councils". Norwood News. Archived from the original on 2010-08-23. Retrieved 2010-12-17.
"Most parents feel they have no real power," said Shom Shamapande, communication director for Campaign for Better Schools, an organization working to end mayoral control.
- ^ Green, Elizabeth (June 30, 2009). "Critics of 2002 law hopeful Senate will pass a compromise bill". Gotham Schools. Archived from the original on 2013-02-25.
- ^ Phillips, Anna (May 29, 2009). "Rev. Sharpton will host mayoral control opponent". Gotham Schools.
A spokesman for the Campaign for Better Schools, Shom Shamapande, said there was a possibility Sharpton would make an announcement regarding education on air.
- ^ "Press Releases". Commission on Legal Empowerment for the Poor. Archived from the original on 2011-02-14. Retrieved 2010-12-15.
- ^ "Four billion people are excluded from the rule of law – United Nations in South Africa". United Nations in South Africa. June 3, 2008. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
- ^ "Lt. Governor Candidate Mehiel Shows Strength in DRC Straw Poll. - Free Online Library". Thefreelibrary.com.
- ^ "Erie County Democratic Chairman, Steve Pigeon and Prominent Erie County Community and Political Leaders Endorse Dennis Mehiel for Lt. Governor. - Free Online Library". Thefreelibrary.com.
- ^ "SEIU Press releases - Service Employees International Union". Selu.org. Archived from the original on 2011-01-02. Retrieved 2010-12-28.