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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?
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Hosting educational events with local elected officials and
community leaders
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Sharing Democratic party and Ward 6 community information and resources through our bi-weekly e-newsletter, our website, and our social media platforms
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Engaging in GOTV efforts inside and outside DC
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Campaigning for Democratic nominees inside and outside DC
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Developing community leaders through the Young Dems of Ward 6 and other volunteer opportunities within the Democratic party and the local community
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Collaborating with Democratic party organizations like the DC Democrats and our fellow Ward-level Democratic party organizations
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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
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Promoting and participating in the work of Free DC, DC Vote, Neighbors United for Statehood, the DC51 PAC, and 51 for 51
OUR OFFICERS
Elected Officers
ELIZABETH WEAVER ENGEL, PRESIDENT
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20-year resident of Near Northeast, Ward 6
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Co-Editor, Ward 6 Dems Newsletter
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Volunteer coordinator, Ward 6 Dems
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Board member and tutor at Reading Partners, an 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
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Professional work in nonprofits since 1997
MAGGIE EDWARDS, 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
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Capitol Hill 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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DORINDA WHITE, 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
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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, 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
REGINE CHARLES-BOWSER, SECRETARY
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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
Appointed Officers
MARCI HILT, TREASURER
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Resident of Ward 6 since 1982
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Co-Editor, Ward 6 Dems Newsletter
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Former Press Secretary for Agriculture, Office of the Trade Representative
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Former Press Secretary for the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
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Former President, National Association of Government Communicators
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Editor, EMMCA MATTERS, Newsletter of the Eastern Market Metro Community Assoc (EMMCA)
K. O'REGAN, OUTREACH DIRECTOR
ERIN SHEEHAN, EVENTS COMMITTEE CHAIR
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NoMa resident
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Chair, Ward 6 Dems Events Committee
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Volunteer and tutor with Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid
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Former campaign staffer for statewide and municipal campaigns in Nebraska and Connecticut
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State and local policy advocate focused on safe, affordable housing and good jobs
AISHA SMITH, PARLIAMENTARIAN
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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
L. SWISHER, VOTER ED/GOTV COMMITEE CHAIR
YAEL FOA, #DEMSCARE COMMUNITY SERVICE COORDINATOR
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Resident of Near Northeast since 2016
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Has worked with labor unions since 1997 in various capacities
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Currently the regional director for a coalition of unions that represent employees of a national health care system