Sentences with phrase «as a community activist»

Hunter has a great track record as a community activist, but I somehow doubt Rivera would be quitting his job with Gillibrand for this race if he did not believe that a victorious outcome over Espada really mattered to all of us.

«Brad and I had good conversations about this campaign and how my experience as a community activist and Democratic District Leader would be an asset in the State Assembly,» she said.

«I've worked with Carlina Rivera on countless local issues over the years as a community activist, Democratic District Leader and most recently, in government,» said State Assemblymember Brian Kavanagh.

My work as a community activist on issues such as affordable housing, my background as a member of the Democratic State Committee, and my experience working for Democratic elected officials such as Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, since my days in college, leave me with a deep appreciation and respect for the role working men and women play in making this the Empire State.

Trawick has served as a community activist for more than 25 years in downtown Bethesda.

Ms. Trawick has served as a community activist for more than 25 years in downtown Bethesda.

The New York Times: Seeking to Clear a Path Between Yoga and Islam As a community activist in Queens, Muhammad Rashid has fought for the rights of immigrants held in detention, sought the preservation of local movie theaters and held a street fair to promote diversity.

«She's a community activist, she spent her life as a community activist, as a labor activist, as a Bernie delegate — Marisol and I were the few Democrats to support Bernie Sanders.

Rather, we need policy attuned to the challenges people face in everyday life, bringing prosperity we can all share in — and we have to campaign as community activists, delivering those policies where they matter.

Barrett, 61, is a self - employed consultant for not - for - profit organizations who has a long career as a community activist and leader of not - for - profit organizations in the Hudson Valley.

Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick joined local, state and federal leaders, as well as community activists and business leaders, on Friday, May 24 to remind local residents and companies of the opportunity to share their story with the judge considering the sentence in the federal case against Tonawanda Coke.

Beyond citing his work as a City Councilmember, a State Assemblymember, the city's Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs, and as the appointed Chair of a National Education Commission, he also pointed to humbler beginnings as a community activist and schoolteacher.

Lopez cut his teeth as a community activist and began assembling an empire when he founded the Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizens Council, a non-profit that provided services to seniors primarily in Bushwick, Brooklyn and Ridgewood, Queens.

It's not even August and the race to replace the term - limited Councilman Jimmy Vacca, is heating up as community activist John Doyle is already calling out his competitors.

He also provides some great insights into his early start as a community activist and what motivated him to leave the business world and pursue his passion.

«Mark Levine has an impressive record as a community activist and leader,» said Pat Purcell, assistant to the Local 1500 president.

«Brad and I had good conversations about this campaign and how my experience as a community activist and Democratic district leader would be an asset in the state Assembly,» Ms. Simon said in a statement.

I've had business experience, government experience with City Hall, everyday experience working with agencies with Community Board 6, educational experience teaching kids, and neighborhood experience for 30 years as a community activist,» he said.

Hari came to comedy after working as a community activist, but his younger brother, Ashok, was a bit more wayward.

I first met Peter Liang in March 2015, after a couple of his childhood friends approached me as a community activist to see if there was anything I could do...

As a community activist, I have been at the forefront of making sure that everyone has equal rights and a strong voice in our society.

During the event, in honor of her decades of service in his office, as a New York State Assembly Member and as a community activist, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. declared the day «Hon. Aurelia Greene Day in The Bronx.»

As a community activist, a reporter, and as a volunteer in many service organizations and political clubs, I've had the chance to witness Grace Meng grow as a leader not only for Queens but for the entire country.

While he admits he «had no interest in politics» before joining Trent, the strong link between the university and the community, and his track record as a community activist, eventually led him into politics.

Klein may see González as a chief executive, but González prefers to think of himself as a community activist.

As a community activist and artist in Detroit focusing on city history and neighborhood empowerment, Nicole creates large - scale paintings for installation on abandoned buildings.