Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Executive Director of George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management, Named Chief Influencer

The Communications Board names Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Executive Director of The George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management (GSPM), a Chief Influencer.

What does it mean to lead with authenticity in a polarized political landscape? In this episode of Chief Influencer, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell shares how her journey from Ecuador to Congress shaped her belief that real influence begins with listening. She opens up about the challenges and rewards of public service, including the personal stories that moved her, the role of bipartisanship in solving complex issues, and the importance of staying grounded in community.

Mucarsel-Powell reflects on her time representing one of the most diverse districts in the country and how that experience now fuels her work preparing the next generation of public leaders. At GSPM, she’s equipping students to rise above partisanship, think critically, and lead with integrity.

With deep conviction and lived experience, she reminds us that influence is not about individual power. Instead, it is about helping others recognize their own, and building coalitions to move people forward, together.

Host: Anthony Shop
Guest: Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
Producer: The Communications Board
Sponsor: The George Washington University College of Professional Studies

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