Superb Woman: Dr. Dorcey Applyrs

Dr. Dorcey Applyrs is the 76th mayor of Albany, New York. She is the first Black person to hold the office and previously served as Albany’s city auditor and as a member of the Albany Common Council. A native of Washington, D.C., she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Delaware State University and earned a Doctor of Public Health from the University at Albany, SUNY. She also led the Young Women & Girls Empowerment Summit at Albany Law School and participated in the Young Elected Officials Network Women’s Conference. A mother of two, Mayor Applyrs is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.