About Us

Founded by a group of emerging leaders in 2006, IMPACT is an organization whose purpose is to: (1) enhance knowledge of the political and legislative processes; (2) foster civic engagement, and; (3) enhance economic empowerment opportunities for other emerging leaders, ages 21 to 40. Whether these leaders have joined corporate America, became CEOs of their own companies, work on Capitol Hill, lead non-profits, or are officials elected to lead their cities, states, or our Nation to greatness – the mission of IMPACT is to strategically link these leaders with one another to help in accomplishing their goals. To that end, our primary means of accomplishing this mission is to host a range of events catering to young professionals including forums,workshops, receptions and galas.

We partner with businesses, organizations, and high-powered leaders to host candidates’ forums, roundtable discussions, lecture series, workshops, and strategic networking events. Some of the events we have hosted in the past include forums at the Annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, panel discussions at the Democratic National Convention of 2008 and work with various organizations on Wall Street to help improve diversity.

WHO IS A PART OF IMPACT?

The IMPACT Team originally consisted of our five co-founders: Ryan M. Scott, Angela Rye, Adria Crutchfield, Joe D. Briggs, and Semhar Araia. Two founders continue to serve as a directors over an area that is critical to the overall success of IMPACT. To learn more about the directors and leadership of IMPACT please visit our Directors page.

CAN I JOIN IMPACT?

While IMPACT is not a membership organization, we welcome IMPACT supporters and friends to join our electronic mailing list.

WHAT ARE IMPACT’S CORE PRINCIPLES?

IMPACT’s three core principles are as follows:

• ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
• CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
• POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT

IMPACT is pleased to announce we are looking for interns. Please see our 2011 Summer interns below. These dynamic young professionals are committed to making a difference in their communities and throughout the world. We are always looking for interns. If you are interested please email Michiel Perry at michiel.perry@impact-dc.com.

Meet The Interns – Safiya M. O’Connor

Hello, my name is Safiya Malika O’Connor and I am a native of the DMV by way of Kingston Jamaica. I attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Maryland and graduated out of their (AOIT) Academy of Information Technology Program. This upcoming fall I will be a senior at the University of Virginia. In May 2012, I will receive two Bachelor’s degrees, one in Political Theory and the other in African and African-American Studies.

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Meet The Interns – Kimberly Wilson

At just 23 years old, Kimberly Wilson’s accomplishments and experience as an event planner, publicist, writer,  law student, publisher, promoter, educator, organizer, activist and philanthropist have established her as one of a kind. Following the notion, to whom much is given, much is expected, Kimberly consistently sets high personal standards and goals. Never satisfied by the norm, Kimberly is motivated by service, change and human need.

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Meet The Interns – Mariel Prevatt

Mariel Prevatt is a native of Trinidad and Tobago and has lived in the Washington, DC area since 2004 when she began her studies in Journalism at Howard University School of Communications. During her undergraduate studies, Prevatt worked at a small woman-owned public relations firm as an executive assistant.
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