ABOUT TONY AFRIYIE

Tony Afriyie is a dedicated advocate for Connecticut’s working families. A current Town Councilor from Stratford, he has a proven record of bipartisan leadership and community service. Anthony is committed to making government work for the people and ensuring that every family has the opportunity to thrive.

 

Born in the Bronx, NY, and raised in Stratford, CT, Tony Afriyie is a first-generation American with roots in Ghana, West Africa. Guided by the values of hard work and community instilled by his immigrant parents, Tony has dedicated his life to public service.  

 

A graduate of Western Connecticut State University with a degree in political science, Tony recently completed his master’s in public administration, specializing in urban development and sustainability, at Baruch College’s Marxe School of Public and International Affairs. 

 

After graduating during the pandemic, Anthony served with AmeriCorps NCCC, contributing to disaster recovery, conservation efforts, and urban development across states like Colorado, Louisiana, and Missouri. Working alongside organizations like the National Guard and the Red Cross, he witnessed the power of collaboration and community resilience.  

 

Tony’s professional journey has been shaped by diverse and impactful roles. He has interned with the City of Bridgeport Small Minority and Women Business Enterprise, former Secretary of the State Denise Merrill, the Connecticut General Assembly, and worked for prominent leaders in Congress, like U.S. Representatives John B. Larson and Rosa DeLauro. 

 

Currently, Anthony serves as a Congressional Staffer, bringing his dedication, empathy, and experience to legislative work that directly benefits the residents of Connecticut.