Marcy Bowers

Marcy began as a volunteer with Poverty Action in 2001 and came on staff in 2005. Since joining the staff, she has recruited and managed volunteers, led our grassroots outreach, coordinated the People's Summit and March, led our 2008 Vote For A Change campaign, staffed the national Equal Voice for America's Families campaign and coordinated our membership and communications efforts. Marcy now serves as Poverty Action's Director, overseeing a stellar staff and working with our talented board. She has worked and volunteered in the social justice movement in Seattle, Texas and Central America. Marcy received her Bachelors degree in Psychology and Women's Studies from the University of Washington.