Women on the rise

Women we should all be talking about..

In honor of National Women’s History Month we have decided to highlight a few women who we feel are impacting Washington D.C. and its residents. These women should be the topic of conversation at the water cooler, dinner table, and on all of our social networking sites.

Anna El-Eini became a policy analyst and community organizer in Washington, D.C., and worked with communities across the city. As a community organizer El-Eini worked to improve the quality of life of the people and to enrich local communities. In her first novel “Beating Heart” the reader is taken on a journey “to explore the city’s forgotten river.” El-Eini has written short stories and her next novel “soda Fountain” is set to release in 2012. Anyone living in the DC Metro area or involved in community activism should read this novel. You can easily purchase your copy on this blog using the Amazon widget. El-Eini is also doing local book readings, if you are interested in attending a reading and meeting the author check out her site for the latest news and updates.

March 9, 2011, Mayor Vince Gray named Kaya Henderson Acting Chancellor of DC Public Schools. Henderson received her bachelor’s degree in international relations from Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service, and her Master of Arts in leadership, also from Georgetown University. Taking over as Chancellor of DC Public Schools is no easy job. Henderson understands the challenges that lie ahead, but is eager to continue her work with Mayor Gray on education. DCPS students deserve better hopefully with a new regime this can be accomplished. You can read Kaya Henderson’s thoughts on her new position here at dc.gov

First lady Michelle Obama is literally on the move with her Let’s Move Campaign. This campaign includes helpful tips and step-by-step strategies for families, schools and communities to help children be more active, eat better and grow up healthy. President Obama and the First Lady challenge Americans to take six weeks and set active lifestyle goals. Throughout this six-week period individuals should log all of their activities with a chance to earn awards for their commitment. The First Lady includes ways that parents, children, teachers and communities can all fight to end child obesity. If you are interested in joining the movement be sure check out the website or attend one of the local meet ups. All information can be found on the Let's Move website

I would not be doing this blog justice if I did not take this opportunity to recognize your favorite bloggers as women on the rise. Megan and I are currently serving as Adult Education instructors in the District. We enjoy serving our community and are eager to become further involved in community outreach. Connect with us here, on twitter or via email



--Krystal