WASHINGTON, D.C., January 5, 2022 — Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) today announced the appointment of Vincent Evans as Executive Director for the 117th Congress.
“We are thrilled to welcome Vincent Evans to the Congressional Black Caucus,” said Chairwoman Beatty. “As a leader for effective change, Vincent will help the CBC reach greater heights and make substantive advances in 2022. Vincent knows the importance of developing critical relationships when it comes to public engagement, along with a variety of policy and leadership skills.”
Chairwoman Beatty added: “In addition to his experience, he brings great passion for further strengthening the CBC’s top priorities moving forward. His knowledge and past work with many members and the Administration is a big asset.”
Evans joins the CBC from the White House, where he served as Deputy Director of Public Engagement & Intergovernmental Affairs in the Office Vice President Kamala Harris.
Before his tenure within the Biden-Harris Administration, Evans served as the Southern Political Director for Biden for President before later being appointed as Political Director to then-Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA), the Vice Presidential nominee. Additionally, Evans served on the senior staff for Congressman Al Lawson (D-FL) from 2017 to 2019, with a portfolio that included state and local issues. In addition to helping elect federal and state political candidates in Florida, he has worked in the Florida Senate and later in city government as the chief aide to the city commissioner in Tallahassee. Evans is a graduate of Florida A&M University (FAMU and a North Florida native.
“I am deeply honored to be named the Executive Director of the Congressional Black Caucus,” said Evans. “I started my career in Washington working for a member of the CBC, so I know first-hand the tremendous leadership and impact this Caucus has in Congress and across the country. As we write the next chapter of the CBC story, I am excited for the opportunity to lend my experience and passion for supporting the collective vision of this storied Caucus.”
Since its establishment in 1971, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has been committed to using the full Constitutional power, statutory authority, and financial resources of the federal government to ensure that African-Americans and other marginalized communities in the United States have the opportunity to achieve the American Dream. The Caucus is Chaired by Congresswoman Joyce Beatty. As part of this commitment, the CBC has fought for the past 48 years to empower these citizens and address their legislative concerns.
