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 DSC and the DC High School Democrats
   

• Supporting the work of community groups like Serve Your City/the Ward 6 Mutual Aid Network and the NoMa/H Street Civic Association
   

• Promoting the work of Free DC, DC Vote, Neighbors United for Statehood, and 51 for 51
   

• Fundraising to support all these efforts

ELIZABETH WEAVER ENGEL, PRESIDENT

• 20-year resident of Near Northeast, Ward 6
   

• Co-Editor, Ward 6 Dems Newsletter
   

• Volunteer coordinator, Ward 6 Democrats
   

• Board member and tutor at Reading Partners, an early literacy intervention nonprofit
   

• Founded consulting firm in 2012 advising nonprofit membership associations
   

• Professional work in non-profits since 1997

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• Contact Elizabeth

DORINDA WHITE, 1ST VICE PRESIDENT

• Committeewoman, DC Democratic Party; Member of DC Democratic Party 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, 2020 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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• Contact Dorinda

MATT LAFORTUNE, 2ND VICE PRESIDENT

• Hill East resident

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• Add-On Committeeman, DC Democratic State Committee

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• Political Advocacy Chair, DC Young Democrats

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• GOTV Lead, Ward 6 Democrats
   

• Campaign Manager and Field Director in Indiana, Maryland, and New York
   

• Ward Captain, Robert White for DC Council (2020)
   

• DC Statehood advocate

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• Contact Matt

REGINE CHARLES-BOWSER, SECRETARY

• Community Development Planner, Facilities Architect in Airport Construction and a participating member of Ward 6 Dems

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• Completed community development and airport planning projects at local, national and international levels

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• Contact Regine

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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• Contact Marci

K. O'REGAN, OUTREACH DIRECTOR

ETHAN VAN NESS, PARLIAMENTARIAN

• Hill East resident

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• Chair - Ward 6 Democrats Rules Committee

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• Chair - Ward 6 Democrats Events Committee

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• Co-founder - Young Dems of Ward 6 

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• Chair - Washington Urban Debate League Advisory Board

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• Congressional policy and committee staff

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• Contact Ethan

FRANK AVERY, YOUNG DEMS OF WARD 6 CHAIR

• Capitol Hill resident 

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• National workforce and higher education programs expert for universities and Fortune 500 firms 

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• Passionate about building mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities for young professionals

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• Past communications consultant for local campaigns in Florida and South Carolina

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• Contact Frank

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