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August 19, 2024 / 2024 40 Under 40 Award Honorees

2024 40 Under Forty: Erick Russell

Age: 35 Company: Office of the Treasurer Title: Connecticut State Treasurer No. of years with current company: 2 Where I live: New Haven Where I work: Hartford College: University of New Haven Highest degree: Juris Doctor, UConn Law  
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Erick Russell is in his first term as Connecticut’s state treasurer. A graduate of the University of New Haven and UConn Law, as treasurer, Russell has committed to sound and ethical pension fund management, prioritizing financial literacy and making long-term investments to promote economic strength and opportunity.

He resides in New Haven with his husband, Christopher Lyddy. Russell is the first Black out LGBTQ+ person to win an election for statewide office in American history.

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What’s been your biggest professional accomplishment so far in your career?

The Treasurer’s Office is playing an important role in Connecticut’s economic resurgence, building a stronger and more inclusive future for the state. In 2023, we launched the first-of-its-kind CT Baby Bonds initiative that will invest directly in the future of tens of thousands of Connecticut children.

How are you involved in the community?

As treasurer, I’m fortunate to spend a lot of my time in communities across the state explaining how our work impacts people’s everyday lives, including lowering long-term costs and helping families save for college. It’s my mission to get people excited to participate in shaping our collective future.

Why do you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty?

Launched CT Baby Bonds, a first-in-the-nation program to combat systemic poverty and create economic opportunities for a generation of Connecticut children.

Initiated reforms to the state’s pension fund management to recruit and retain talent and maximize investment returns.

Involved and active mentor for young people, particularly Black and LGBTQ+ kids.

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