Why vote for me?

I’ve lived in DC for 23 years, the vast majority of them in Near Northeast. I’m invested in the political life of DC, as Second Vice President of the Ward 6 Democrats and a long-time DC Statehood activist. I’m invested in my community, as a long-time volunteer at the Capitol Area Food Bank and as a board member and tutor with Reading Partners, an early literacy intervention nonprofit. I’m a small business owner, having founded my own nonprofit membership association membership strategy consulting firm in 2012. I’m #Ready4Joe because Joe is an experienced, steady, compassionate leader who believes in science, listens to experts, and stands strong for the issues that matter to me and my community: DC statehood, ending gun violence, ending violence against women, combatting climate change, reducing economic inequality, pursuing racial equity and criminal justice reform, promoting LGBTQ equality, and protecting a woman’s right to choose.

Native Washingtonian Board Chair Corrections Information Council Special Assistant DC Office of Human Rights Senior Adviser Democratic Caucus for Returning Citizens National Criminal Justice Reform Advocate Licensed Stationary Steam Engineer, Licensed Real Estate Agent National Certified Vocational Trainer and Recovery Support Peer Specialist.

I am running for delegate to bring awareness to and remain steadfast on making sure criminal justice reform is not muted from the national political platform.  

Today, and for the past 30 years I have dedicated my life to the uplifting of Returning Citizens, no place can be called a community until all its citizens voices are herd. I will do all that I can to make sure the voices of Returning Citizens are herd and are a part of the political platform.  

I am asking for your vote for Delegate to ensure that our voices are not muted, With your help, our DC voices will be heard! #Biden  

Hansen Mak is a resident of Ward 2 where he has happily lived for the past 8 years. He is a disabled LBGTQ veteran and has continued his public service in the national security and foreign policy community. He has been an advocate of helping under-represented and minority demographics in realizing their true potential and opportunities to serve the nation. In 2019, New America named him as an "Asian American Pacific Islander Next Generation National Security and Foreign Policy Leader". You may have also seen him around the city promoting a healthy and fit DC during his free time. He is "fired up" and #Ready4Joe!

I am running to be a delegate from the District of Columbia for Joe Biden because I believe strongly that Joe Biden will bring dignity, honor, character, competence and compassion back to the White House.  Joe Biden served extremely admirably as President Obama’s Vice-President and he will be a great President of the United States.  As a long-time District resident and registered Democrat, I share Joe Biden’s vision for America.  I am an attorney and have worked for the D.C. Government in a variety of capacities for approximately 17 years.  I also served as a precinct captain for President Obama’s primary campaign in D.C. in 2008 and worked for the Democratic Party in Virginia in the 2008, 2012 and 2018 general elections.  I have supported Joe Biden’s presidential campaign since day one and would like to represent him at the national convention as a delegate from D.C. 

Thaxton Blaise Springfield is a young Democrat, member of the LGBTQ+ community, individual living with disabilities, patient advocate, and all-around health policy nerd.  Currently, the Special Assistant to the Associate Dean for Research Development at Georgetown University Medical Center and a Special Volunteer with the Georgetown University Health Justice Alliance, Blaise’s work focuses on increasing healthcare affordability and equity for all people living in the District and across the country.  Blaise is a graduate of the College of William & Mary and–after having to navigate several health challenges himself–earned a master’s in Health Policy from GW.  He and his partner, Bryan, live in Ward 1 where they try to perfect the chocolate chip cookie and frequently debate the merits of the latest Netflix original series in their free time. 

It is time to fight for an authentic, public servant to inhabit the Oval Office. With his extensive experience and dedication, Joe Biden is our best candidate to beat Donald Trump. After his successful vice presidency and continuing role in advancing policy, I am proud to see the Biden Administration support transgender rights, boosting pay for teachers, taxing carbon emissions, a national firearms registry, and a $1.7 trillion climate plan.

As a Southwest DC resident, American University staff member, member of the LGBTQ+ community, and President of the DC State Fair, I want to represent my fellow Washingtonians and bring a sense of pride for our most prominent neighbor.

Let's put the Bidens in the White House. I appreciate your vote for DC DNC Delegate.

I am running to be a Democratic Delegate for Joe Biden in order to support his quest to defeat Donald Trump, and to expand the rights of the District of Columbia, including Statehood.

I have served on the Democratic State Committee since 1992 and was its General

Counsel for 20 years.  I Chaired the Committee that wrote the DC Delegate Selection Plan for the conventions from 2000 to 2016 and I served in the Electoral College in 2012, supporting Barak Obama.   I want to bring this experience and dedication to Milwaukee to nominate Joe Biden.

It is essential that Trump be defeated so we can end this national nightmare and save our country and our democracy.  Joe will fight for health care, to eliminate inequality, and to protect our earth.  Joe will restore our reputation and leadership in the word.  WE WILL WIN with JOE.

All of us know that it is time to act. Decency, integrity and fairness for all must be restored to the Oval Office. Health care, education and social justice cannot wait. DC has been insulted, devalued and shortchanged by those who seek to deny us voting rights and funding we deserve.  Joining together to elect Joe Biden will provide the leadership necessary to bring us together as a country . As a delegate for Biden I pledge to:

• Use my experience as former DC Democratic State Committee member and Vice Chair to get every vote out for Biden in November

• Promote the cause of District statehood and  enlist more Democrats from around the country in support

As a retired public servant, I have the time, the passion and the knowledge to do this work and I ask for your support . Please vote. Our futures depend on it.

Brian Romanowski (No Malarkey Democrats) moved to DC 12 years ago to attend George Washington University. He fell in love with DC’s diverse, progressive culture and knew he was home. He got his start in politics in his native NJ, knocking on doors for Barack Obama and Joe Biden’s 2008 campaign before he could even vote. Since then he’s worked for the national Democratic Party and for Democratic candidates on every level of the ballot.

In his free time, he fosters dogs through City Dogs Rescue, serves on the board of the Logan Circle Community Association and serves as an appointed commissioner on Mayor Bowser’s Recreational Trails Advisory Committee. He is a passionate advocate for safer and cleaner streets, trails and parks around DC and has never met a pothole he didn’t submit a 311 request to have filled. A proud member of the LGBTQ+ family, he credits the DC community for allowing him to live an open, happy, queer life.

I am a Army Veteran and Purple Heart Receipt who had the privilege of traveling with Vice-President Biden as his Advance Associate in the White House. After that, I served as the Founder/ National Executive Director of the Draft Biden 2016 Super PAC where we organized over 700,00 Biden supporters nationwide! I now run a Political Consulting firm and know that Joe is ready from day one to serve Veterans and Working Families!

DORINDA "RINDI" WHITE, PRESIDENT, DC FEDERATION OF  DEMOCRATIC WOMEN; WARD 6 DEMOCRATS OFFICER; COMMITTEEWOMAN, DC DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE; PUBLIC SERVANT IN THE PUBLIC HEALTH SECTOR

I have been active in Ward 6 political circles for many years. As a former Communications Director/Senior Legislative Aide to a member of the US Congress, I learned firsthand how our government works. I am a public servant in the public health sector where I strive everyday to make a difference in the lives of District residents. As the 1st VP of the Ward 6 Democrats and a Committeewoman on the DC Democratic Party, I've rolled up my sleeves and volunteered in many capacities. I am a graduate of the Women's Campaign School at Yale University and the Congressional Black Caucus Institute Boot Camp where I am now able to use what I learned to teach others how to be a servant leader in politics. Today, I serve as the President of the DC Federation of Democratic Women, where I join with other politically active DC women to ensure that we are at the table when decisions are being made about our families and communities. When we all vote, we can make certain that Joe wins! That's why I am #Ready4Joe!

Brandon Frye, is an educator, native Washingtonian and youth mentor who serves as the Treasurer for the DC Democratic State Committee. His experience working with youth in the community has made him a strong advocate for funding youth programs in the city.  Brandon is planning to begin doctoral studies where he will further research ways to address racial and socioeconomic inequities in our nation’s educational system. 

As a longtime Ward 2 resident, Brandon has worked in the community leveraging his teaching experience to ensure equity for all students in Washington, D.C. Currently, Brandon serves as the Co-Chair of the Voter Outreach and Registration Committee for the D.C Democratic State Committee and feels that effective voter mobilization and registration are key for Joe Biden in the presidential election.

Sergio Espinosa asks for your support in representing Washington, DC’s District 1 as a pledged
delegate for Vice President Joe Biden at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
A lifelong Democrat, Sergio has committed his professional and personal life to helping others
and upholding the promise that all Americans, regardless of their background, are treated fairly,
have an opportunity to succeed, and live with dignity. Sergio was a social studies teacher for
five years, working with inner city and immigrant students, while earning a Master’s degree in
secondary education at night. After leaving the classroom, he served on Capitol Hill as a
congressional staffer for two House Democrats, focusing on economic opportunity and equal
rights for historically underrepresented communities. Today, Sergio works at the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) where he advocates for the rights of working
Americans to earn a living wage, have access to affordable health care and a secure retirement,
and provide their children with the best opportunity to succeed.
Sergio is a longtime resident of Ward One.

Dr. Monica Roaché, a fifth generation Washingtonian, is a public-school Administrator who currently serves as an At Large Committeewoman on DC Democratic State Committee. Dr. Roaché’s political service to the Nation’s Capital, also includes serving as a former two term elected Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner.  Dr. Roaché strives to support the most vulnerable sectors of our community and our Nation and is a staunch supporter of voter rights.  She strongly believes in bringing an end to voter suppression activities wherever they may exist.  As a native Washingtonian, Dr. Roaché has seen the transformation of her beloved DC and has fought tirelessly to ensure that residents in the District of Columbia have access to quality healthcare, affordable housing, and achieve the fair representation they deserve, through the granting, one day, of DC Statehood.  Dr. Roaché remains an advocate for access to quality education for students of diverse backgrounds and hopes to be one of the delegates selected to participate in this year’s Democratic convention.  Dr. Roaché hopes that she and other worthy DC delegates elected to participate in the upcoming Convention, will be able to help ensure several key initiatives are part of the political platform for Democrats in the 2020 election.  Dr. Roaché knows how deeply Joe Biden and his wife Jill, an educator herself, value education and are committed to meeting the educational equity needs of children across this country.  If elected to participate, Dr. Roaché will make it her personal priority to make education a goal for the country’s next Democratic administration.

I'm #Ready4Joe because we need someone with the tenacity and experience to take the fight to President Trump this November. Joe Biden's dedication to rebuilding the soul of our country and long record of standing on the side of equality have inspired me and million of Americans throughout the course of this primary. Every time it looks like he’s been down or his campaign has seemingly been on the ropes, he has shown the ability to bounce back and appeal to the entire Democratic coalition while working to claim our party’s nomination. This year, I’m serving as the Political Advocacy Chair for the DC Young Democrats and helping to lead efforts to get out the vote in swing states with my neighbors in the Ward 6 Democrats. If you’re also ready for Joe, I hope you’ll support my candidacy to represent DC at the Democratic National Convention.  

Troy Donté Prestwood is the president of the Ward 8 Democrats and current three-term chair of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8A. He believes Joe Biden is the best candidate to take on President Trump in November.

A fourth-generation Washingtonian (and first-generation college graduate), Troy has dedicated his life fighting for disadvantaged communities through strengthening public education, voter outreach, voter education, creating public-private partnerships to address the cycle of poverty, and pushing for responsible development inclusive of all residents.

A small business owner, Troy currently serves as the co-chair of the communications committee for the DC Democratic Party. He’s widely featured in both local and national media as an expert on a range of topics from politics and communications to education and community development. He's a graduate of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Howard and American universities, and is an AmeriCorps alum.

Troy believes in these turbulent times, we need a strong leader like Joe Biden because as President Obama said, he is the kind of leader that’s "guided by knowledge and experience; honesty and humility, empathy, and grace." That kind of leadership doesn’t just belong in our councilmembers, the Attorney General, or in the mayor’s office--it belongs in the White House. Learn more at www.DC4Biden.com

John Carlos Green is a two-term Vice Chair of Ward 1’s ANC 1B, campaign manager for Attorney General Karl A. Racine, and At-Large Committeeman for the DC Democratic State Committee.  John has lived and worked in the Shaw/U Street Corridor for over 15 years and has a proven record as an active community leader.

John and the #DC4Biden slate are running to be Joe Biden delegates to represent DC’s values of equity, justice, diversity, and inclusion at the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee.

John values that Joe Biden speaks and appeals to voters in the battleground states — something that will be crucial come November. "Joe Biden has the experience, integrity, empathy, and intelligence to bring our country together and respond to this pandemic. Please vote for me and the #DC4Biden slate if you live in Wards 1, 2, 6, and 8!"   

An Alabama native who has primarily lived in Washington, DC’s Ward 6 since 1996. She works in government relations for a national medical society where she works to advance public health, education, and insurance access policies. Her career has primarily focused on advocating on behalf of non-profits such as Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the America Academy of Pediatrics. She also worked as a congressional staffer for six years and has represented local governments before Congress as a client lobbyist.

​

Over the years, Ms. Clay supported national and regional Democratic candidates and organized local volunteers for Hillary Clinton’s recent presidential campaign. In 2019, she co-founded I Vote Democratic, a social media project to elevate Democratic voters’ voices.

Ms. Clay is an Alabama A&M University graduate and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She enjoys live music, festivals, documentary films, the Philadelphia Eagles, and local DC culture. On occasion, Ms. Clay enjoys go-go music (Northeast Groovers, to be exact) and chicken wings with mumbo sauce!

Bryan Lassiter (No Malarkey Democrats) is a young Democrat, LGBTQ+ activist, and Ward 1 resident who advocates for greater inclusion of LGBTQ+, women, and other minority professionals in Tech, improving access to mental healthcare, DC statehood, and—above all—defeating Donald Trump in the 2020 Presidential Election.

Bryan is a graduate of the College of William & Mary and currently works as a Senior Data Engineer at CareJourney, a local health analytics startup. Bryan is on the board of directors at Your Health Concierge, a small business providing mental health services in the DMV, and the is Vice President of the cooperative where he lives with his partner of eight years.

In his free time, Bryan can be found covered in flour studying a Mary Berry’s cookbook or defending his unpopular opinion that Grease 2 is, in fact, better than the original over dinner at one of DC's spectacular local restaurants.

As a DMV native and a resident of DC for the better part of a decade, I’m excited to join a diverse slate that represents a wide range of DC Democrats. Over the past 3 years, I’ve watched the mood in DC and the country worsen and wanted to help. Having limited previous involvement with the DC Democrats I’ve been encouraged by my slate-mates passion in working with them and everyone I’ve spoken too about this election to help make Vice President Biden our next President. 

I’m Tori Collins. I moved to Washington, D.C. and Ward 6 five years ago, to began a career in transportation program policy. I grew up in the Midwest and was born into a union strong family. My father was an active member in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 134. I followed his example interning with the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1776  for a summer in Philadelphia organizing labor campaigns.

I’m running for delegate with DC Democrats for Biden. I support Joe Biden because the country needs a President who will demonstrate clear, stable leadership and add balance to the rights and protections of ALL working Americans.  I am asking for your vote and for you to vote for my fellow DC Democrats for Biden candidates running so we can ensure the opportunity to work toward change!

I am running as a delegate to represent Joe Biden because I know he will restore dignity and competence to the presidency.

I have worked for more than two decades as a public policy advocate for nonprofits and labor groups. I value the political experience that Joe will bring to the office. My research and advocacy work on policy issues has made me aware of the dramatic impact on all of our lives that the changes in our economy have had over recent decades.

I believe that Joe will listen with compassion to us – ordinary citizens – as we struggle to stay healthy, and to take care of ourselves and our families. I also know Joe is confident enough to take advice from experts – whether they be public health professionals or economists advising that we need to put greater emphasis on equitable, quality education and training for our children and for those of us currently in the workforce.

I want to bring DC’s values of equity, justice, diversity, and inclusion to the convention in August. As the secretary of the DC Latino Caucus, I believe we need leadership that respects the dignity of every individual and economic policies that move us all forward. Full representation for all of us in DC is essential to realize that goal, which I have worked to advance as a member of Neighbors United for DC Statehood. I am also an active volunteer with the DC Democratic Party, and the DC Democratic Women’s Club.

Hi I’m Tommy Wells.  I’ve spent my career as a DC social worker, and public leader, to help make DC the greatest city in the world. I believe in livable walkable neighborhoods that promote equity an sustainability, AND I’m #READY FOR JOE.

Charlotte Clymer is a writer, LGBTQ activist, military veteran, and proud resident of Ward Six in the District of Columbia.

She was most recently the Press Secretary for Rapid Response at the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest civil rights organization dedicated to advancing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) equality. Her day-to-day work involved running the organization’s messaging in response to the White House and federal policy.

Her commentary has been quoted by the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe, the Guardian, TIME, Newsweek, and numerous other publications. Her work has been published in the Washington Post, NBC News, GQ, the Independent, Quartz, Dame Magazine, and others. She has also been a guest commentator on MSNBC and CBS Sunday Morning.

She serves on the D.C. Commission for Persons with Disabilities, the Board of Directors for the Center for Law and Military Policy, the Military and Veterans Advisory Council for Modern Military Families of America and the Advisory Councils for Running Start and the Lone Star Parity Project, organizations working toward gender parity in elected office.

​

Kate Urbank graduated from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and remained in DC working in the news division at WETA-TV for ten years. She relocated to Northern California to raise a family and then returned to her home state of Connecticut where she became involved in state and local Democratic political campaigns, including as senior staff on two winning gubernatorial campaigns in 2010 and 2014. For years, she served as Vice Chair of the Democratic Party in Stamford, a key city in the state. Upon returning to DC five years ago, she launched Food Rescue US–DC—the app-based food runner program that engages volunteers to transport healthy excess food from businesses to area nonprofits that assist the food insecure. She is a board member for the DC Food Recovery Working Group and a passionate proponent of DC statehood. She is excited to deepen her involvement in District politics by running as a Joe Biden delegate to the Democratic National Convention.

Mark Nichols is a DC Democrat and a Ward 2 resident.  He works in renewable energy.  Mark has been active in Democratic politics for over twenty five years.  He first came to DC in 1993 from Arkansas with President Bill Clinton.  He worked in the Clinton Administration at USAID and the State Department and then for several years for General Wesley K. Clark.  He is supporting Joe Biden because he believes Joe Biden is the candidate best positioned to unite the Democratic Party and take back the White House in November.  Joe Biden understands the enormous challenges we face — from job security and health care to climate change  — and will provide the leadership America so badly needs at this critical point in our nation’s history.

Sara Aviel is a committed Democrat, a proud mother of two young children (ages 2 & 4), and an advisor on economic policy.  She served all eight years in the Obama Administration and currently advises organizations on strategies to advance economic opportunity, diversity and inclusion, accountability, and sustainability. 

From leading “Kabul for Kerry” as a young humanitarian worker in Afghanistan in 2004 to canvassing with her babies in tow for Clinton in 2016 and for congressional candidates in 2018, Sara has long been a dedicated volunteer for the Democratic party and will continue to do everything she can to elect Democrats at all levels this fall.

Sara loves living in DC and is looking forward to safely returning to the many wonderful restaurants, cultural activities, and parks that make DC such a great place to raise her young family.  Sara Aviel would be honored to have your vote to represent DC at the DNC Convention and together help enact a progressive policy platform that will enable us to emerge from this crisis as a more inclusive and equitable nation.