Victoria Pelletier is an organizer, public speaker, consultant, and democracy reform advocate, currently working in strategic partnerships at RepresentWomen. With a passion for community engagement and racial equity, Victoria recently completed her first term as a Portland, Maine City Councilor, making history as the second Black woman ever elected to her city’s council seat.
Her lived experience as a Black woman in politics has provided invaluable insight, allowing her to collaborate on projects with diverse organizations, local schools, municipalities, and businesses. Together, they’ve worked to address key community needs, advocating for policies that promote equity and opportunity for marginalized groups.
She has actively participated in and led numerous panels and discussions on critical issues, from representation to systemic reform. Victoria believes in advocating for a more inclusive, intersectional approach at all levels of government.
Victoria is committed to dismantling systems of oppression by sparking honest conversations and empowering communities through increased civic engagement. Outside of her advocacy work, you can find her listening to Cowboy Carter and pursuing all aspects of Black Joy.