A personality, a creative director, a political commentator, a military brat, Drexel has had his hands in all different kinds of outlets. Having been an active member of bipartisan political circles while at North Carolina State University, Drexel's knowledge of how the government works, his keen sense of domestic and international policy, coupled with his love for Washington news, has made him a leading voice in a generation.
Throughout his career, Drexel has provided his expertise to both Democrats and Republicans seeking election. His political talents were quite impactful in aiding elections in North Carolina and across the country as well as the election President Obama’s 2008 and 2012 Presidential Campaigns. Drexel’s knowledge of the government system, keen sense of domestic and international policy, and love of Washington News naturally created his strong political voice, which he happily utilizes through social media and many other outlets to lead the generation through any political climate.
Drexel is a former marketing and events executive and project coordinator who has worked for Universal Studios, Macy's and more. He currently represents the 39th California Assembly District as the youngest, black Executive Board Member and a Delegate to the California Democratic Party. He is the first black Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party, first black Community Vice President for Stonewall Democrats Los Angeles, sits on the Board of Advisors for Equality California, and is a member of the Los Angeles City Task Force for Youth Development. His political commentary and analyst skills can be found on the BBC Radio, NPR, Channel Q and AfterBuzzTV.
You can follow all of his thoughts @DrexelHeard