p_powell.jpgAdam Clayton Powell III, CCLP Senior Fellow, has been named the University of Southern California‘s director of Washington policy initiatives. His new position was announced to the USC faculty and staff by the Acting Provost, Elizabeth Garrett on July 2, 2010.

In his new position, Powell will work closely with the USC vice provost of global initiatives on a number of important projects, including the USC Africa Initiative and the university’s continued efforts in India. He will also assist USC’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism on strategic initiatives, including important projects focused on communication policy.

In addition, Powell will also begin work with the USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development to develop forums concerning health, transportation, housing, and homeland security issues. This new role will draw on Powell’s significant expertise and experience regarding federal policy, an area of tremendous ongoing importance to USC. He will now be based at USC’s Washington, D.C. office, beginning September 1, 2010.