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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
     

  • Co-Editor, Ward 6 Dems Newsletter
     

  • Volunteer coordinator, Ward 6 Dems
     

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

  • Board member, DC 51 PAC

  • Founded consulting firm in 2012 advising nonprofit membership associations
     

  • Professional work in nonprofits since 1997

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MAGGIE EDWARDS, 2ND VICE PRESIDENT

  • Capitol Hill resident 

  • Recording Secretary, DC Young Democrats

  • Chair, Young Dems of Ward 6 committee

  • Former Campaign Field Organizer in Pennsylvania

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

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DORINDA WHITE, 1ST VICE PRESIDENT

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

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

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

  • Temporary Rules Committee Member, 2020 DNC Convention 

  • Public Affairs Officer, D.C. Government Agency

  • Ward 6 Southwest Waterfront Resident

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

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

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REGINE CHARLES-BOWSER, SECRETARY

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

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

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

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

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K. O'REGAN, OUTREACH DIRECTOR

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ERIN SHEEHAN, EVENTS COMMITTEE CHAIR

 

  • NoMa resident 

  • Chair, Ward 6 Dems Events Committee  

  • Volunteer and tutor with Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid

  • Former campaign staffer for statewide and municipal campaigns in Nebraska and Connecticut 

  • State and local policy advocate focused on safe, affordable housing and good jobs 

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AISHA SMITH, PARLIAMENTARIAN

  • Ward 6 Resident

  • Financial services attorney 

  • Non-profit board member

  • Passionate about access to quality education and education finance  

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L. SWISHER, VOTER ED/GOTV COMMITEE CHAIR

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YAEL FOA, #DEMSCARE COMMUNITY SERVICE COORDINATOR

  • Resident of Near Northeast since 2016

  • Has worked with labor unions since 1997 in various capacities 

  • Currently the regional director for a coalition of unions that represent employees of a national health care system

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