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Carlyn Cowen Named a 2026 City & State Pride Trailblazer 

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City & State has named Carlyn Cowen, CPC's Chief Policy and Public Affairs Officer, to its 2026 Pride Trailblazers list, which recognizes LGBTQ+ leaders across New York who are advancing equality, advocating for their communities, and amplifying LGBTQ+ voices throughout the state. At CPC, Cowen oversees public policy, advocacy, government affairs, and community engagement. They have helped build an advocacy program that engages more than 2,000 staff and community members each year and played a key role in securing state funding for Asian American and Pacific Islander organizations. Cowen also serves as co-chair of the board for Jews for Racial and Economic Justice.

Press Coverage: City & State and NYN Media