board
Defeat Poverty DC is guided by leaders from across the District representing the business, faith and civic communities. Our board serves to help guide the organization’s strategy, agenda development and activities.
Board Members:
Mustafa Abdul-Salaam, Ward 8 Workforce Development Council
Alexandra Ashbrook, DC Hunger Solutions
Valarie Ashley, Southeast Ministries DC
Mackenzie Barris, DC Jobs with Justice
Jacob Feinspan, Jews United for Justice
Patty Fugere, Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless
Delese Harvey, Wider Opportunities for Women
George A. Jones, Bread for the City
Ed Lazere, DC Fiscal Policy Institute
Judith Sandalow, The Children’s Law Center
Walter Smith, DC Appleseed
Herb Tillery, College Success Foundation
Joe Weedon, Director, Defeat Poverty DC
