Shaniqua McClendon

Shaniqua McClendon serves as the Vice President of Political Strategy at Crooked Media, a position held since May 2018, where McClendon previously held the roles of Senior Political Director and Political Director. Since September 2022, McClendon has been a Board Member of the Sunrise Movement and has served as a Board Member for Register Their since August 2021 and for VoteRiders since November 2021. Additional experience includes a Political Fellowship at the USC Center for the Political Future and a Bipartisan Research Institute Fellowship at the 20/20 Bipartisan Justice Center. Prior positions in government include Legislative Director in the U.S. House of Representatives for Congresswoman Alma Adams, and multiple roles in the United States Senate under Senator Kay R. Hagan. Educational qualifications include a Master's Degree in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the UNC School of Media and Journalism.