I
have always believed in the importance of community involvement, advocacy and
activism to provide opportunities to others. As Republicans, we believe
in providing opportunities for those who are willing to do the hard work in
succeeding and overcoming obstacles, mostly through dedicating ourselves
personally to those causes rather than through government-sponsored methods.
Many
of the causes I have supported are focused on education of young people through
scholarships, business and employment opportunities. In some cases I have
served as Executive Director or Board Member, in other cases I have contributed
financially to their cause. These causes include:
-
Network for Teaching
Entrepreneurship (DC Area Board Member 2004-2011)
-
Miss DC Scholarship
Organization (Executive Director 2006-present)
-
Bell Multicultural High
School – Amigos Program
-
Boys & Girls Clubs
of Greater Washington
-
Carlos Rosario
International Public Charter School
-
Asian Pacific America
Institute for Congressional Studies
-
Nashoba Learning Group
-
Two Rivers Charter
School
My husband, Michael Cleary, and I have also supported additional organizations through fundraisers and events:
-
Greater Washington
Hispanic Chamber Gala
-
Kristi House
-
Latin Economic Development Corporation
-
New York Needs You
- Nueva Vida
- Physicians
Committee for Responsible Medicine
- Pink Jams
- Tigerlily
Foundation
- Voices for
Americas Children
- Washington
Nationals Foundation
-
Washington
Performing Arts Society
