Wala Blegay
Council Member at Prince George's County, Maryland- Claim this Profile
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Sharane Miller
Walalakewon is a cheerful, professional individual, highly skilled in all matters political. I would recommend her for any job, but particularly a job relating to politics.
Hellmut Lotz
I met Walakewon in 2006 when she campaigned for Tom Perez who formed a slate with my candidate. Walakewon and I were responsible for the same region and worked with each other on a daily basis. Later, both of us were on Rushern Baker's organizing committee before we were colleagues as co-directors of Prince George's County for Obama. Walakewon is a smart and experienced organizer. She is a careful planner who analyzes various options for costs and benefits. Once she or the campaign commits to a plan, she executes it forcefully and energetically. Thanks to her perceptive personality and excellent people skills, Walakewon has the ability to obtain commitments from the people around here. She certainly brought out the best in me and others, which benefited her candidate. It was a pleasure working with her and I am looking forward to opportunities to do so again.
Sharane Miller
Walalakewon is a cheerful, professional individual, highly skilled in all matters political. I would recommend her for any job, but particularly a job relating to politics.
Hellmut Lotz
I met Walakewon in 2006 when she campaigned for Tom Perez who formed a slate with my candidate. Walakewon and I were responsible for the same region and worked with each other on a daily basis. Later, both of us were on Rushern Baker's organizing committee before we were colleagues as co-directors of Prince George's County for Obama. Walakewon is a smart and experienced organizer. She is a careful planner who analyzes various options for costs and benefits. Once she or the campaign commits to a plan, she executes it forcefully and energetically. Thanks to her perceptive personality and excellent people skills, Walakewon has the ability to obtain commitments from the people around here. She certainly brought out the best in me and others, which benefited her candidate. It was a pleasure working with her and I am looking forward to opportunities to do so again.
Sharane Miller
Walalakewon is a cheerful, professional individual, highly skilled in all matters political. I would recommend her for any job, but particularly a job relating to politics.
Hellmut Lotz
I met Walakewon in 2006 when she campaigned for Tom Perez who formed a slate with my candidate. Walakewon and I were responsible for the same region and worked with each other on a daily basis. Later, both of us were on Rushern Baker's organizing committee before we were colleagues as co-directors of Prince George's County for Obama. Walakewon is a smart and experienced organizer. She is a careful planner who analyzes various options for costs and benefits. Once she or the campaign commits to a plan, she executes it forcefully and energetically. Thanks to her perceptive personality and excellent people skills, Walakewon has the ability to obtain commitments from the people around here. She certainly brought out the best in me and others, which benefited her candidate. It was a pleasure working with her and I am looking forward to opportunities to do so again.
Sharane Miller
Walalakewon is a cheerful, professional individual, highly skilled in all matters political. I would recommend her for any job, but particularly a job relating to politics.
Hellmut Lotz
I met Walakewon in 2006 when she campaigned for Tom Perez who formed a slate with my candidate. Walakewon and I were responsible for the same region and worked with each other on a daily basis. Later, both of us were on Rushern Baker's organizing committee before we were colleagues as co-directors of Prince George's County for Obama. Walakewon is a smart and experienced organizer. She is a careful planner who analyzes various options for costs and benefits. Once she or the campaign commits to a plan, she executes it forcefully and energetically. Thanks to her perceptive personality and excellent people skills, Walakewon has the ability to obtain commitments from the people around here. She certainly brought out the best in me and others, which benefited her candidate. It was a pleasure working with her and I am looking forward to opportunities to do so again.
Experience
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Prince George's County, Maryland
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Council Member
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Dec 2022 - Present
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Massa Consulting: The People’s Advocate
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Chief Executive Officer and Founder
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Jun 2019 - Jan 2023
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District of Columbia Nurses Association
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Staff Counsel
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Sep 2014 - Jan 2023
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G.U.M Network
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Host, In The Know with Wala Blegay
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Jul 2018 - Jun 2019
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American University Washington College of Law
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Adjunct Professor - Labor Law
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Aug 2015 - Jun 2019
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Chat With A Lawyer
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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Host
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Jun 2014 - Jun 2019
Chat With A Lawyer is a show that provides helpful legal information to the community and connects community with quality lawyers. Check out www.chatwithalawyer.tv for more information Chat With A Lawyer is a show that provides helpful legal information to the community and connects community with quality lawyers. Check out www.chatwithalawyer.tv for more information
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Adjunct Professor - Labor Law
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Aug 2015 - Jul 2018
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Candidate for State Delegate for District 25, Prince George's County
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Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
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National Labor Relations Board
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Honors Attorney
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Aug 2011 - Sep 2014
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Commissioner
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May 2012 - Aug 2014
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SEIU
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United States
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Political Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Law Clerk
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Jan 2011 - May 2011
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Student Attorney
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Jan 2011 - May 2011
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U.S. Department of Justice
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Intern Civil Rights Division
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Sep 2010 - Dec 2010
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AFL-CIO
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United States
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Public Policy Offices
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200 - 300 Employee
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Law Clerk/ Peggy Browning Fellow
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May 2010 - Dec 2010
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American University Washington College of Law
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Health Policy Dean's Fellow
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Jan 2010 - May 2010
Legal Research and writing on current trends in Health Policy. Organizing the Health Law and Policy Summer Institute and Spring Health Law Symposium. Legal Research and writing on current trends in Health Policy. Organizing the Health Law and Policy Summer Institute and Spring Health Law Symposium.
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MedStar Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Intern
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Jan 2010 - Apr 2010
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Law Clerk
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Aug 2009 - Jan 2010
Research, analyze and draft decisions for the Administrative Law Judges on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services appeals and the Office of Inspector General fraud and abuse cases. Assist with trial preparation and performing investigatory follow-up on cases. Research, analyze and draft decisions for the Administrative Law Judges on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services appeals and the Office of Inspector General fraud and abuse cases. Assist with trial preparation and performing investigatory follow-up on cases.
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Law Clerk
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Jul 2009 - Aug 2009
Drafting the committee report and analysis sheets for the health care reform bill that will guarantee quality and affordable health insurance coverage for all Americans Researching and analyzing Supreme Court decisions that impact Title VII of the Civil Right Act of 1964, the National Labor Relations Act and the Age Discrimination. Drafting the committee report and analysis sheets for the health care reform bill that will guarantee quality and affordable health insurance coverage for all Americans Researching and analyzing Supreme Court decisions that impact Title VII of the Civil Right Act of 1964, the National Labor Relations Act and the Age Discrimination.
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Constituent Liaison
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Sep 2007 - Aug 2008
Managed congressional casework between district constituents and various local and federal agencies. · Educated women and senior constituency on congressional programs, services and activities through organizing community outreach events. Managed congressional casework between district constituents and various local and federal agencies. · Educated women and senior constituency on congressional programs, services and activities through organizing community outreach events.
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Field Director
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Jun 2007 - Sep 2007
·Collaborated with senior political advisors to develop the campaign's field organizing plan. Successfully implemented a targeted citywide field strategy that led to a 10 point win over the closest opponent. Organized a Get Out The Vote program that targeted African American women, high voting African American communities, and college-educated women in Baltimore City. ·Collaborated with senior political advisors to develop the campaign's field organizing plan. Successfully implemented a targeted citywide field strategy that led to a 10 point win over the closest opponent. Organized a Get Out The Vote program that targeted African American women, high voting African American communities, and college-educated women in Baltimore City.
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Legislative Aide
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Jan 2007 - Sep 2007
· Researched legislation regarding education policy, public safety and transportation issues. Developed ideas for the bills, secured co-sponsors, and met with supportive parties. Organized and managed delegate's daily schedule, drafted press releases, responded to constituent correspondence and assigned important tasks and research projects for interns. · Researched legislation regarding education policy, public safety and transportation issues. Developed ideas for the bills, secured co-sponsors, and met with supportive parties. Organized and managed delegate's daily schedule, drafted press releases, responded to constituent correspondence and assigned important tasks and research projects for interns.
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Field Organizer
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Jun 2006 - Sep 2006
· Designed and implemented a field plan and Get Out The Vote strategies for 80,000 voters. · Designed and implemented a field plan and Get Out The Vote strategies for 80,000 voters.
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Correspondence Intern
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2002 - 2006
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Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services
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United States
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Public Safety
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700 & Above Employee
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Legislative Intern
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2005 - 2005
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Education
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2008 - 2011
American University Washington College of Law
Juris Doctor, May 2011 -
2002 - 2006
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Arts, Government and Politics; Public Policy -
1998 - 2002
ST Johns College High School
High School Diploma
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