Aisha Dew

Aisha O. Dew earned a bachelor's degree from Salem College in 2000. Her career experience includes working as a consultant.[1]

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Aisha O. Dew is a political strategist whose work has helped secure wins for candidates in over 70 races throughout North Carolina, including the historic election of Vi Lyles as mayor of Charlotte. Dew’s roles have included serving as first vice chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, chair of the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party and state director for Bernie Sanders 2016. She has helped execute political trainings for a variety of organizations, including the Democracy for America Campaign Academy, Truman National Security Project, Congressional Black Caucus Institute and Emily’s List.

As political director for Higher Heights for America, Dew develops and implements short and long-term strategies as well as plans to recruit, train and support Black women running for office. She also engages and organizes Higher Heights’ rapidly growing membership on the national, state and local levels.

Dew received a degree in arts administration from Salem College, and she is a graduate of the United Way of Eastern Fairfield County’s Project Blueprint, a program that focuses on building diversity in board leadership. Dew has received numerous awards for her political leadership work throughout North Carolina.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Reproductive Justice: Everyone deserves affordable healthcare, including access to reproductive health services.Education: Every student deserves equal opportunities to succeed through quality education.Comprehensive Community Safety: We must promote mental health and wellness and build strong, resilient communities for safe and healthy living.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Protecting the Environment: We must take urgent action to reduce our carbon footprint and protect our natural resources.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to Barack Obama for his stellar leadership.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Rep. Kelly Alexander