Press Release: Former Fairfax County NAACP President, Kofi Annan, Endorses Irene Shin for Delegate
Kofi Annan is the former President of the Fairfax County NAACP, Founder and President of The Activated People, and the Founder of Northern Virginia Equity Agenda Coalition.
Mr. Annan remains a local community leader.
HERNDON, Va. – Today, former President of the Fairfax County NAACP and Founder of the Activated People and Northern Virginia Equity Agenda Coalition Kofi Annan endorses Irene Shin for Delegate in Virginia’s 86th House District.
“I’m proud to support my friend Irene Shin in her bid to represent the 86th House District. Irene is a proven progressive who will bring a fresh approach and effective leadership to the House of Delegates,” said Kofi Annan.
“I’ve worked with Irene Shin for many years helping to elect Democrats across Virginia. I know Irene will be a thoughtful Delegate who will listen to her constituents and bring progressive change to Loudoun and Fairfax counties.”
“I am honored to have the endorsement of Kofi Annan, who knows the importance of effective, progressive representation in Richmond,” said Irene Shin. “Kofi Annan shares our values of creating a more inclusive and just Commonwealth. He is an incredible leader who has always centered racial justice and equity, particularly in his tireless fight to reform the criminal justice system and advance equity in our schools. I am proud to call him a friend and now a supporter in this campaign.”
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Irene Shin has worked as a community organizer, an activist, and a General Assembly advocate for a number of causes including improving access to healthcare, fighting Big Money's influence in politics, and expanding voting rights to all Virginians.
Irene has also worked to bring transportation solutions and improved mass transit to the region, having served as a member of the Tysons Transportation District Service Advisory Board for Fairfax County.
A lifelong Democrat, Irene has helped dozens of ordinary citizens prepare to run for office. She serves on the board of the Competitive Commonwealth Fund, which recruits and trains Democratic candidates for the House of Delegates across Virginia.
Currently, Irene is the executive director for a nonprofit focused on increasing civic engagement in Virginia.
Irene lives in downtown Herndon. She enjoys visiting local businesses and walking on the W&OD Trail.
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