Third Way Announces the Addition of Akunna Cook as Nonresident Senior Fellow

Washington, DC - Third Way announced today that Akunna Cook, the former Founding Executive Director of The Black Economic Alliance, has joined Third Way as a nonresident senior fellow. Ms. Cook is an accomplished diplomat, policy advocate, and attorney, she is also the Founder and Principal Consultant at Drake Road Strategies where she advises individuals and organizations on public policy strategy and advocacy. She will provide strategic guidance on Third Way’s economics and political work, help develop relationships with influential thought leaders, and expand our outreach on Capitol Hill.

“Last year, Third Way was delighted to partner with Akunna and The Black Economic Alliance for our Opportunity 2020 conference in Charleston, SC focusing on how Democrats can defeat Trump and Trumpism up-and-down the ballot in 2020,” said Jon Cowan, President of Third Way. “Building on that shared success, we are thrilled to have her decades of excellent policy experience, deep relationships, and impeccable political strategy as a part of our team at this critical time.”