Civil Rights Lawyer, Obama White House Alum, and Montgomery County Councilmember

Rockville, MD, USA
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Will Jawando Biography

Will Jawando is an attorney, activist, and community leader with a lifelong dedication to public service. His career has been crafted by a unique combination of grit, compassion, and integrity. Born in Silver Spring, Maryland to a Nigerian father and white Kansan mother, Jawando’s bi-racial identity gave him an appreciation for the varied experiences life in America can bring. Raised in a low-income household, he was determined to secure a successful future for himself through the pathway of education.

It’s Jawando's family and friends that keep him grounded and focused on what’s most important in life. A devoted husband and father of four beautiful children, his family is his greatest achievement. He and his wife Michele work together to create a loving and safe environment for their children. They won’t rest until Americans everywhere can have the same.

When he was a teenager, tragedy struck when one of his best friends was killed in a senseless act of gun violence. The aftermath of this ordeal would be the catalyst that would solidify Jawando’s commitment to becoming an agent of change through public service. With unwavering dedication, he earned a B.A. in Sociology from Catholic University of America. And completed his J.D. from their prestigious Columbus School of Law. While attending Catholic University, he started the first NAACP chapter on their campus – a move that would chart the course for his burgeoning career in law and politics.

Revered civil rights activist and Congressman, John Lewis describes Jawando as “the progressive leader we need”. Jawando has worked with House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senator Sherrod Brown, and then-Senator Barack Obama. During the 8-year Obama Administration, Jawando had the honor of serving as Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, followed by a position as an advisor to U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. He has worked tirelessly to ensure quality education, opportunities for prosperity, and guaranteed civil rights are available to every American. Jawando also served as Director of Corporate Affairs at Discovery Communications, Inc. And in 2018, he was elected and sworn-in as an at-large Montgomery County Councilmember.

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Will Jawando Videos

Councilmember Will Jawando’s Education Budget Forum

Councilmember Will Jawando’s Education Budget Forum

Join us for an Education Budget Forum. Councilmember Will Jawando, Montgomery College President Jermaine F. Williams, and MCPS's Interim...

Voting To Close The Racial Wealth Gap with Councilmember Will Jawando

Voting To Close The Racial Wealth Gap with Councilmember Will Jawando

A Wealth discussion with Tiffany "The Budgetnista" and Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando. Councilmember Will Jawando is a civil rights...

Will Jawando Shares Sage Advice President Obama Gave Him About Fatherhood

Will Jawando Shares Sage Advice President Obama Gave Him About Fatherhood

Councilmember, lawyer, activist, and author of 'My Seven Black Fathers,' Will Jawando, shares the best advice he ever received, including advice from...

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