Speaker Profile
Councilwoman Danielle Bowers

Danielle L. Bowers, MPA serves as the Democratic Executive Director of the Children & Youth Committee within the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Danielle identifies policy issues that directly impact Pennsylvania’s youngest constituents, children, and youth.

 

Danielle is a 2009 cum laude graduate of Spelman College, where she received a B.A. in English. Danielle was featured in the Spring 2019 edition of the Spelman Messenger, the official magazine of Spelman College. Danielle was featured alongside Stacey Abrams and other alumnae in 15 states and 30 cities across the nation and abroad. Danielle was named one of, “Spelman’s Political Warriors,” an influencer in advocacy, government, and public policy.

 

Danielle received her Master’s degree in Public Administration from the Pennsylvania State University in 2012. Danielle was elected to Harrisburg City Council in November 2019. Danielle was elected by her peers to serve as President of Harrisburg City Council for the 2022-2023 term and the 2024-2025 term.  

 

In her leisure, Danielle is a natural hair scientist, a seasonal baker, and enjoys traveling and live theater. Danielle’s favorite quote is, “I hope the girl I was is proud of the woman I’ve become.”