Gabrielle Zwi
Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee (MCDCC) At-Large candidate

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Experience

About Gabrielle Zwi

Priorities

Transparency and Accessibility: seeking more robust community input in the vacancy nominations process, posting immediate updates on social media and on the website when big decisions are made, and exploring options for remote participation in public meetings
Championing Progressive Values: moving beyond rhetoric to defend the principles that make Montgomery County strong
Sustainable Mobilization: transforming voter engagement from a seasonal push into a year-round conversation, and more intentionally engaging high school dems chapters, Montgomery College students, and MCYD

Appointed Office

Vice Chair (2024-2026) and Member (2021-2026), Montgomery County Committee Against Hate/Violence
Co-Chair (2024-2026), Vice Chair (2022-2024), and Member (2019-2026), Rockville Human Rights Commission

Organizing

Community Engagement Director, Joe Vogel for Delegate 2022
Policy Apprentice, Disability Belongs (FKA RespectAbility), 2022
ACLU National Advocacy Institute College and Community Program, 2021
Community Mobilization Intern, Keshet, 2021-2022
Disability Justice Liaison, Columbia University Office of Multicultural Affairs, 2021-2022
Founder and Lead Organizer, DC Teens Action, 2018-2021

Education

Academy for Excellence in Local Governance (Maryland)
The Academy for Excellence in Local Governance is an accredited professional development program designed to train informed and responsible local officials thereby providing Maryland jurisdictions with the leadership needed to meet the challenges of the 21st century. The Academy is a collaborative effort between the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, the Maryland Municipal League, the Maryland Association of Counties, and the Local Government Insurance Trust.
Bachelor of Arts in Human Rights, Columbia University (New York, NY)
Louis Armstrong Jazz Performance Program; Disability Research Champion Award; “Dedication to Education” LGBTQIAward; Kagan Senatorial Scholar; Leadership Brainery National Ambassador
Associate of Arts, Montgomery College (Rockville, MD)
Associate of Arts in Integrated Studies (Political Science and Music); Scholar’s Circle Honors Program; Civic Engagement Officer of Latino Student Union; Phi Theta Kappa Scholar; Point Foundation Community College Scholar
Walter Johnson High School, Cabin John Middle School, Cold Spring Elementary School
As a graduate of MCPS, as a child of two teachers, and as an after-school programs educator, Gabrielle will bring a lived understanding of our school system’s needs to every vote, nomination, and resolution the Committee undertakes.

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