Eleven years ago, my passion for public service led me to Washington, D.C. Since my arrival, I lived, worked and have come to know nearly every neighborhood in Ward 2. During that time, I have become an activist for increasing city government responsiveness, making our neighborhoods safer, addressing nuisance properties, supporting neighborhood businesses, and improving our parks and schools in Ward 2.

As my law and graduate studies at the George Washington University were nearing an end, I increasingly got involved in my Logan Circle neighborhood by becoming board member and then president of the Logan Circle Community Association (LCCA). After two years leading LCCA, I was elected Advisory Neighborhood Commission and was deeply humbled and honored to be elected as Chairperson of the Logan Circle ANC the following year by my fellow commissioners.

As an ANC Commissioner, I most enjoyed the opportunity to work closely with my neighbors and small business owners during an exciting time in Logan Circle. In August 2004, I bought my first home in Mount Vernon Square / Shaw neighborhood which unfortunately required me to step down from a position that was truly rewarding. Because of my positive experience helping fellow neighbors, I became involved in my new neighborhood as committee chairperson and member of the board of directors of Shaw Main Streets as well as president of the Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood Association (MVSNA).

As someone who has always loved animals, I have adopted a dog, Rocky, and two cats, Apollo and Sinatra. You can find me playing in a pool at Buffalo Billiards in Dupont Circle, enjoying biking, playing tennis, and frequenting our area’s fantastic selection of restaurants.

Professionally, I am a lawyer at a top law firm's D.C. office, where I oversee our office’s pro bono work. If elected to the D.C. Council, I will devote myself as a full-time councilmember because I sincerely believe we need an active and engaged advocate for our neighborhoods who is fully focused on us.

I appreciate your interest in my candidacy and seek your support in affecting change in Ward 2. Should you have any questions, please feel free to email me at cary@caryforcouncil.org.

My Life in Ward 2

1997 | Lives in Georgetown at 33rd and M Street while attending graduate and law school

1999 | Moves to 15th and Q Street in Logan Circle

2000 | Serves as Recording Secretary, then President, of the Logan Circle Community Association

2002 | Elected Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner for Logan Circle (ANC 2F01)

2004 | Becomes Chairperson of Logan Circle Advisory Neighborhood Commission

2004 | Elected Precinct Co-Captain for Ward 2 Democrats

2004 | Purchases first home in Mount Vernon Square / Shaw

2004 | Joins Shaw Main Streets as Newsletter Editor. Later becomes co-chair of Promotions Committee and member of its Board of Directors

2006 | Becomes President of the Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood Association

2007 | Serves as Ward 2 Captain for DC School Beautification Day

My Leadership Experience

• President, March 2006-present
  Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood Association
• Captain, Ward 2 Schools
  DC School Beautification Day 2007
• Newsletter Editor, Promotion Committee Co-Chair, Board Member 2005-March 2007
  Shaw Main Streets
• Commissioner 2003-2004, Chairperson January-August 2004
  Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2F
• President, Recording Secretary, Board Member 2000-2002
  Logan Circle Community Association
• Ward 2 Democrats, Precinct Co-Captain 2004-2008