Moving NYC Forward

July: July 2025

Congratulations to Evelyn Pope, Senior Government Relations Associate at CMW Strategies for being selected as July’s YP Associates Spotlight of the Month. 

Evelyn Pope

Senior Government Relations Associate
CMW Strategies
How did you get to where you are today?

 

I got my start volunteering and interning on local political campaigns throughout my college experience in Los Angeles, California. After working remotely on a few New York City campaigns, I transitioned to government relations after the June 2021 primary and have been with my firm ever since. 

What are you most proud of?

 

I am most proud of my work advocating for culture and arts education. Every student deserves access to arts education and to be able to take advantage of the amazing cultural institutions our city is known for. 

What advice would you give to someone who wants to work in your field?

 

Get involved! The best way to get to know local government is to get involved in your local community and start advocating for the causes you care about. 

When did you realize that you are a New Yorker?

 

As a transplant, I’m never sure about the timeline for earning the title of New Yorker but I feel most connected to the city when I go to Prospect Park after the first snow of the year or on the first warm day of spring and am surrounded by thousands of other New Yorkers.

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