Upcoming Speakers
December 6th 2023 at 12:30 pm
In Person/Hybrid Washington DC Weekly Club Meeting
Watch Democracy Grow

Mary Henrietta Uwera is the current coordinator for Watch Democracy Grow
activities for the USA Chapter. Watch Democracy Grow is an organization whose
mission is to integrate democracy on the continent of Africa based on its history
and to promote social stability and peace. Prior to that, Mary worked as a social
worker in the field of resettlement as a medical and financial assistance specialist
with the Tennessee Office for Refugees in the State of Tennessee.
As a community organizer/developer in the field of resettlement in the US, Mary
worked with different immigrants, such as groups from Sudan, Somalia,
Afghanistan, Burma, Liberia, Burundi, Moldovia, and Iraq. In addition to this,
she worked in the field of finance and administration overseas prior to coming
to the USA.
Academically, Mary comes from a political science and a public health
background. Her advocacy and outreach activities concentrate on the integration
of democracy, conflict prevention, dialogues, human rights, public health, and
other social human development aspects as they pertain to communities.
In Person/Hybrid Washington DC Weekly Club Meeting
Watch Democracy Grow
Mary Henrietta Uwera is the current coordinator for Watch Democracy Grow
activities for the USA Chapter. Watch Democracy Grow is an organization whose
mission is to integrate democracy on the continent of Africa based on its history
and to promote social stability and peace. Prior to that, Mary worked as a social
worker in the field of resettlement as a medical and financial assistance specialist
with the Tennessee Office for Refugees in the State of Tennessee.
As a community organizer/developer in the field of resettlement in the US, Mary
worked with different immigrants, such as groups from Sudan, Somalia,
Afghanistan, Burma, Liberia, Burundi, Moldovia, and Iraq. In addition to this,
she worked in the field of finance and administration overseas prior to coming
to the USA.
Academically, Mary comes from a political science and a public health
background. Her advocacy and outreach activities concentrate on the integration
of democracy, conflict prevention, dialogues, human rights, public health, and
other social human development aspects as they pertain to communities.
December 13th 2023 at 12:30 pm
In-person/Hybrid Washington DC Weekly Club Meeting
Leading Within Author and Strategist

Sharon Parker is a native of Calvert County, Maryland. She is a mother, a grandmother
and wears many hats serving as the President of Remembering Our Ancestors
Synergistic Association (ROASA), Inc. She is a former Commissioner of the
Maryland Commission of African American History and Culture, appointed by the
Governor of Maryland (2013-2015). She is the former President of Robert C. Weaver - Blacks in Government Chapter.
Sharon is also the former President of the Maryland Association of American Mothers (MD-AMI) President (2016-2022).
Sharon is a long-time Federal government employee and has worked with the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) for over 35 years.
Sharon is the author of the book "True Synergy Works, Leading Within - Seven Defining
Principles of Knowing Self to Birth Greatness.” She uses all her leadership tools, skills
and technical background to help the next generation to connect with today's
professionals while learning about trailblazers of the past.
In-person/Hybrid Washington DC Weekly Club Meeting
Leading Within Author and Strategist
Sharon Parker is a native of Calvert County, Maryland. She is a mother, a grandmother
and wears many hats serving as the President of Remembering Our Ancestors
Synergistic Association (ROASA), Inc. She is a former Commissioner of the
Maryland Commission of African American History and Culture, appointed by the
Governor of Maryland (2013-2015). She is the former President of Robert C. Weaver - Blacks in Government Chapter.
Sharon is also the former President of the Maryland Association of American Mothers (MD-AMI) President (2016-2022).
Sharon is a long-time Federal government employee and has worked with the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) for over 35 years.
Sharon is the author of the book "True Synergy Works, Leading Within - Seven Defining
Principles of Knowing Self to Birth Greatness.” She uses all her leadership tools, skills
and technical background to help the next generation to connect with today's
professionals while learning about trailblazers of the past.
December 20th 2023 at 12:30 pm
In-person/Hybrid Washington DC Weekly Club Meeting
Please join club president, Lisa Cohen for a holiday luncheon event.
In-person/Hybrid Washington DC Weekly Club Meeting
Please join club president, Lisa Cohen for a holiday luncheon event.
December 27th 2023 at 12:30 pm
Washington DC Weekly Club Meeting
No Meeting. Happy Holidays!
Washington DC Weekly Club Meeting
No Meeting. Happy Holidays!
Upcoming Events
December 6th 2023 at 12:30 pm
In Person/Hybrid Washington DC Weekly Club Meeting
Speaker: Mary Henrietta Uwera
Topic: Watch Democracy Grow
More info
In Person/Hybrid Washington DC Weekly Club Meeting
Speaker: Mary Henrietta Uwera
Topic: Watch Democracy Grow
More info
December 12th 2023 at 6:00 pm
Annual Holiday Party
Topic: Celebrate the Season at our Cocktail Reception. The cost is $75 per person which includes heavy hors d'oeuvres and open bar. Attire is festive cocktail. Pre-registration is required and will close on Sunday, December 10th.
More info
Annual Holiday Party
Topic: Celebrate the Season at our Cocktail Reception. The cost is $75 per person which includes heavy hors d'oeuvres and open bar. Attire is festive cocktail. Pre-registration is required and will close on Sunday, December 10th.
More info
December 13th 2023 at 12:30 pm
In-person/Hybrid Washington DC Weekly Club Meeting
Speaker: Sharon Parker
Topic: Leading Within Author and Strategist
More info
In-person/Hybrid Washington DC Weekly Club Meeting
Speaker: Sharon Parker
Topic: Leading Within Author and Strategist
More info
December 20th 2023 at 12:30 pm
In-person/Hybrid Washington DC Weekly Club Meeting
Speaker: Holiday Event
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In-person/Hybrid Washington DC Weekly Club Meeting
Speaker: Holiday Event
More info