Carolyn Essex

Carolyn Essex is a community organizer and political activist who was born in Watts, California. She attended Loma Linda Academy and studied Business Administration and Psychology at Cal State University Los Angeles. She had an 18-year career with the City of Los Angeles, Community Development Department. Her political involvement began in 2007, and she has served as an Assembly District Leader and held positions within the Clark County and Nevada State Central Committees. She has also been the President of the North Las Vegas Township Democratic Club. Essex has received political training from Emerge Nevada. She identifies as a messaging and brand strategist for advocacy groups focused on civil and human rights.