Amy Dudas Department of Transportation Budget Testimony
Good morning, Chairperson Cheh, councilmembers and committee staff and thank you for the opportunity to provide input as you consider the FY19 budget priorities of the District Department of Transportation (DDOT). My name is Amy Dudas and I am testifying in my capacity as Director of ReEngagment and Workforce Initiatives with the DC Alliance of…
The State of Education in DC: A Path Forward
It’s been a rough few months for those of us who care about children and youth, those of us who work in youth development and those of us who work in education. DC’s education system has been in a seemingly unending parade of revelations and scandals. What has made all of this so heart wrenching…
Happy International Women’s Day! Join DCAYA and Celebrate This Year’s Theme: #PressforProgress
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year people will unite to celebrate and join in on this year’s campaign theme: #PressforProgress. Now, more than ever, there’s a strong call to unite, act and be gender inclusive. Movements like #MeToo and #TimesUp have given…
Happy Employee Appreciation Day !
Non-profit organizations like DCAYA have a common goal: to bring attention to an issue affecting a community and work towards helping those affected. Our mission targets the youth in DC to ensure they have quality education and all the resources they need to succeed. But our efforts wouldn’t be possible without our team. Non-profit organizations…
Ramina Davidson Deputy Mayor for Education Performance Oversight Testimony
Good morning, Chairperson Grosso, Councilmembers, and staff. My name is Ramina Davidson, and I am here in my capacity as the Director of Housing Stability & Youth Initiatives at the DC Alliance of Youth Advocates.
Amy Dudas Deputy Mayor for Education Performance Oversight Testimony
Good morning Chairman Grosso, fellow Councilmembers and committee staff, and thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony on the performance of the Deputy Mayor for Education (DME).
Performance Oversight and Budget Hearings Set by Council
The DC Council has released draft schedules for the coming months’ performance oversight and budget hearings. Below we have noted the hearing dates and times that will be of interest to our members and the youth advocacy community, along with contact information for testifying. You can find our resources for advocacy season and advice for writing…