LaWana Mayfield, Council Member

LaWana Mayfield

LaWana Mayfield (D)

Council Member

Role Summary

This elected official represents constituents by introducing and voting on legislation, conducting oversight of government operations, and serving on committees.

Quick Facts

Party

Democrat

Residence

Charlotte, NC

Family

Spouse: Gelisa

Contact

704-336-3435 mayfield4councilatlarge@gmail.com

Election Info

DistrictAt-Large, NC

Current Term2022 — Present

First Elected2011

Next Council Member Election2026

Education

Attended, Unknown

Winston-Salem State University

2008

AA, General

Central Piedmont Community College

2021-2022

Certificate, Community Activism

Center for Creative Activism

2011

Certificate, Issues in the Non-Profit Sector

Western States Justice Center

2010

AAS, Construction Management

Central Piedmont Community College

2022-2024

Certificate, Governmental Policy

Harvard Kennedy School

2014

Certificate, Grassroots Community Organizing

Grassroots Fundraising/Community Organizing Southern Empowerment Project

1998

Political Career1

Council Member

City of Charlotte, North Carolina

2011-2019

Professional Background6

Disaster Service Supervisor/Accounts Payable Specialist

American Red Cross

2002-2005

Founder

Inspyred Creatives LLC

2021-present

Mecklenburg Justice Project Coordinator

Grassroots Leadership

2008-2010

Video Podcasters, UNapologetically Black with LaWana Mayfield

Sqair Media Network

2019-2021

Disaster Services Assistant Manager/Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist

American Red Cross

2002-2008

Census Field Supervisor

U.S. Department of Commerce

2020