Alkia Powell

The New 97.7 Woman Of The Week - Week Of June 24, 2019

Name: Alkia Powell

From: Hyde Park

About Woman Of The Week: Alkia is known throughout Boston for her leadership and energetic dedication to strengthening community. She was raised in Mattapan, and is currently living in Hyde Park with her 14 year old daughter Zoe. Throughout her career, Alkia has worked to broaden opportunities for Boston residents, through cultivating outreach initiatives that foster positive and impactful connections between organizations, communities and government. 

Alkia has dedicated her professional career to civic engagement that strengthens community. For twelve years, she worked in community outreach at the University of Massachusetts Boston, initially with the Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy, and then in the Office of Government Relations and Public Affairs. In 2017, Alkia joined the Mayor’s Office of Fair Housing and Equity, where she focused on addressing discrimination and increasing fair access to housing within underserved, hard-to-reach populations, especially those with limited English proficiency. Currently, she works in City Hall as Neighborhood Business Manager, supporting small businesses. Alkia is also known for making positive impact as a board member, organizer and event planner in Boston’s nonprofit and civic organizations, including: Boston Branch NAACP, The Massachusetts Advocates for Children, Greater Boston YMCA, Boston Police Department, and VietAID Community Center. She is the recipient of many awards for her community service.

Favorite 97.7 Artists: Erykah Badu, India Arie, Luther Vandross

Alkia's Song Pick: Erykah Badu - "Next Lifetime"

Congratulations to Alkia Powell, our New 97.7 Woman Of The Week!

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