Yvette Clark

Yvette Clarke is a U.S. Representative for New York's 9th congressional district, having served since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused her legislative efforts on issues such as civil rights, education, and healthcare reform. Clarke has also been a strong advocate for the Caribbean community in the U.S. and has served as Co-Chair of the Congressional Caribbean Caucus. Recently, she was highlighted in the news for urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to prioritize high-level U.S. engagement at the upcoming CARICOM summit, emphasizing the need to counteract China's growing influence in the Caribbean region.