Maranda Ward

MW Story

"As a young girl, I was always curious. I ask what
many people consider ‘random’ questions. This is
why I describe myself as a thinker.

I extend my heart to justice. Putting an end to
greed and domination plays out in many ways for
me. This is why I describe myself as an activist.

I can be found in churches, recreation centers,
schools, art galleries, shelters and anywhere youth
grow and thrive. This is why I describe myself as a community educator.

MW Bio

Dr. Maranda C. Ward is an assistant professor at The George Washington University. Her research is translated into practice as the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Promising Futures.

Working as a community educator with program development, evaluation, grant writing and management experiences, her presentations span from urban youth identity and maternal mortality to teaching empathy to health professionals and combating the social conditions that produce structural violence. Mayor Muriel Bowser has appointed her to fill the Ward 8 seat on the DC Commission on Health Equity.

MW Commitments

I value RIGHTS. Everyone should naturally
have access to quality education, healthcare,
housing, family and the capacity to think freely
for how they want to exist in the world.

I value YOUTH. As the saying goes, I “think
global yet act local” to support positive youth development.