Top Issues: Affordable Housing, Education, Supporting Small Businesses, Transportation & Infrastructure, Women’s Rights

Current Elected Office: Philadelphia City Council, District 9

Former Elected Office: Philadelphia House of Representatives, District 200

Experience: Advisor, City Council Member Marian Tesco

Profession: Teacher

Education: BS, English Education, Lincoln University; MPA, University of Pennsylvania

Did You Know? In 2005, Cherelle became the youngest Black woman ever elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives