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THE WARD 6 DEMS

Our mission is to build a community across the diverse neighborhoods of Ward 6 to elect Democratic party candidates, educate voters, support Democratic party ideals and principles, and achieve equal representation for our residents through DC Statehood.

OUR MISSION

HOW DO WE DO THAT?

  • Hosting educational events with local elected officials and
    community leaders
     

  • Sharing Democratic party and Ward 6 community information and resources through our bi-weekly e-newsletter, our website, and our social media platforms
     

  • Engaging in GOTV efforts inside and outside DC
     

  • Campaigning for Democratic nominees inside and outside DC
     

  • Developing community leaders through the Young Dems of Ward 6 and other volunteer opportunities within the Democratic party and the local community
     

  • Collaborating with Democratic party organizations like the DC Democrats and our fellow Ward-level Democratic party organizations
     

  • Supporting the work of community groups like Serve Your City/the Ward 6 Mutual Aid Network, the House of Ruth, and the Capital Area Food Bank
     

  • Promoting and participating in the work of Free DC, DC Vote, Neighbors United for Statehood, the DC51 PAC, and 51 for 51
     

  • Fundraising to support all these efforts

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OUR OFFICERS

Elected Officers

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Elizabeth Weaver Engel, President

  • 20+ year resident of Near Northeast, Ward 6

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  • Co-Editor, Ward 6 Dems Newsletter
     

  • Volunteer coordinator, Ward 6 Dems
     

  • Tutor with Reading Partners DC, a high-impact,  early literacy intervention nonprofit

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  • Board member, DC 51 PAC

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  • Founded consulting firm in 2012 advising nonprofit membership associations
     

  • Professional work in nonprofits since 1997

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Dorinda White, 1st Vice President

  • Committeewoman, DC Democrats; Member of DC Democrats Communications Committee

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  • Executive Board Member/Treasurer, National Federation of Democratic Women 2021-2023

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  • Immediate Past President, DC Federation of Democratic Women 2019-2021

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  • Temporary Rules Committee Member, 2024 DNC Convention 

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  • Public Affairs Officer, D.C. Government Agency

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  • Ward 6 Southwest Waterfront Resident

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  • Member, SW Waterfront Park Design Charrette Group and former President, The View at Waterfront Tenants Association

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  • Former Communications Director/Senior Legislative Aide for U.S. Congresswoman

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Maggie Edwards, 2nd Vice President & Co-Chair, Young Dems of Ward 6 Commiteee

  • Hill East resident 

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  • Recording Secretary, DC Young Democrats

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  • Chair, Young Dems of Ward 6 committee

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  • Former Campaign Field Organizer in Pennsylvania

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  • Working in government affairs, currently in the world of commercial vehicle safety

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Oliver Sherman, Secretary

  • Resident of The Wharf in Southwest DC

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  • Insurance coverage attorney

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  • Passionate about DC Statehood, workers' rights, and access to justice

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Appointed Officers

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Marci Hilt, Treasurer

  • Resident of Ward 6 since 1982
     

  • Co-Editor, Ward 6 Dems Newsletter
     

  • Former Press Secretary for Agriculture, Office of the Trade Representative
     

  • Former Press Secretary for the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
     

  • Former President, National Association of Government Communicators

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  • Editor, EMMCA MATTERS, Newsletter of the Eastern Market Metro Community Assoc (EMMCA)

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VACANT - Outreach Director

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Aisha Smith, Parliamentarian

  • Ward 6 Resident

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  • Financial services attorney 

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  • Non-profit board member

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  • Passionate about access to quality education and education finance  

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Brandon Bradley, Voter Outreach & GOTV Committee Chair

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  • Barney Circle Resident

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  • Legislative Assistant on the Hill

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  • Civic education advocate focused on getting people engaged with their local government

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  • GOTV advisor to various local campaigns throughout Texas

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  • Previously led several youth mobilization organizations in Austin

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VACANT - Events Committee Chair

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Amira Iwuala, #DemsCare Community Service Coordinator

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  • Ward 6 Resident

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  • Anti-hunger and anti-poverty advocate

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  • Government relations in nutrition, childcare, and education  

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  • Member of foodbank Advocacy Task Force

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  • Passionate about community engagement and centering lived experience in policymaking 

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Henry Marks, Young Dems of Ward 6 Committee Co-Chair

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  • DC native, raised on Capitol Hill

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  • College student, studying political science

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  • 2024 DNC Delegate​

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