Aerion Andrew Abney
Aerion Abney was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , and lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Abney graduated from Cardinal O'Hara High School in 2006. He earned a bachelor's degree in communications and a master's degree in social work from the University of Pittsburgh in 2010 and 2012, respectively. Abney's career experience includes working in social work and as the Pennsylvania director of special projects with Access Democracy.
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Elections & Government Reform: “I am a social worker that understands how policy impacts people's quality of life. I live my professional life at the intersection of politics, philanthropy, and civil rights. Currently I am a voting rights advocate fighting to expand access to the ballot across PA.”
(Ballotpedia (Campaign themes)) Campaign priorities: “Previously, I served as a program officer at a local foundation in Pittsburgh where I was responsible for granting over $1.2M in funds to nonprofits in the area. Additionally I am a former committeeman in my neighborhood of Manchester.”
(Ballotpedia (Campaign themes)) Education: “As state representative I seek to support anti-displacement strategies that ensure residents have opportunities to remain in the neighborhoods as communities continue to develop. Additionally, I support the highest educational opportunities for students as they prepare to excel in the 21st-century workforce. I'm dedicated to criminal justice reform strategies that provide second chances for non-violent offenders to become reintegrated into society.”
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