IBLC: Pryor, Shackleford elected to National Black Caucus positions

State Reps. Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis) and Robin Shackleford (D-Indianapolis) were elected as treasurer and regional chair, respectively, at the National Black Caucus of State Legislatures (NBCSL) at the annual conference in Washington, D.C.

The NBCSL consists of over 700 legislators from around the United States working to create public policy and share ideas from all 50 state legislatures.

This marks Pryor's third term as treasurer for the national organization. As treasurer, Pryor is a member of the NBCSL's executive leadership team and will work at the helm to support lawmakers from across the country as they craft and champion legislation in their respective legislatures. The Executive Officers for the NBCSL were sworn in during the national conference last weekend in Washington D.C.

 “I am honored my colleagues from across the country voted for me to serve another term as their treasurer,” Pryor said. “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 currently serves as State Representative for Indiana House District 94 and as House Democratic Floor Leader. Pryor previously served as chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus. She has also previously served as a Regional Chair, Regional Vice Chair, At-Large member and co-chair of the nominations committee with NBCSL.

This is Shackleford's first election as regional chair, which represents Indiana, Minnesota and Illinois. Her prior NBCSL executive positions included at-large member and committeewoman. Shackleford currently serves as State Representative for Indiana House District 98 and chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus Education Foundation.

 “Strong, collaborative leadership translates to strong political movements and change, and I look forward to starting my role as regional chair,” Shackleford said. “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.”