Dr. Monica Roaché
for Vice Chair

Candidate Biography
Dr. Monica Roaché is a fifth-generation Washingtonian, a devoted public-school administrator, and an At-Large Committeewoman on the District of Columbia (DC) Democratic State Committee, and Vice Chair of the Ward 2 Democrats. With over 28 years of experience in education, she currently serves as an Assistant Principal in Arlington, Virginia, and has been an adjunct professor at The George Washington University.

Dr. Roaché’s political service includes two terms as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner in Georgetown and a recent role as a delegate for Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention. She is deeply committed to supporting vulnerable communities, advancing voter rights, and advocating for DC Statehood. As a native Washingtonian, Dr. Roaché has witnessed the evolution of her beloved city and has worked tirelessly to ensure residents of the District have access to quality healthcare, education, and affordable housing while striving for fair representation through the ultimate achievement of DC Statehood. As a member of the Social Action Committee, Dr. Roache’ helped lead a public workshop related to local initiatives and the voting rights of DC residents.

Dr. Roache actively promotes healthy lifestyles and supports research to address health issues. She is also a Lupus fighter who has spent considerable time raising awareness and funds for Lupus-related research by sharing her personal story and by participating in the annual DC Walk for Lupus. In three separate years she was identified as being one of the highest individual fundraisers for the walk. Every year, she does a fundraising campaign for her birthday.

In 2023, Dr. Roaché became increasingly concerned about the financial health and wealth of her community. She recently began developing a series of informal chats with Black women on the roots of the racial wealth gap and end of life planning. While her efforts are in the beginning stages, she held her first session with a group of 15 women focused on short and long term savings goals and the importance of paying ourselves first. In her next series, Dr. Roaché is planning on sharing her own personal story about the importance of end of life planning and her own family's shortfalls.

A proud alumna of Hampton University, Dr. Roaché joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, in 1996. Her family has lived in Georgetown for five generations, and her contributions to the community have been highlighted in the book and video Black Georgetown Remembered.

Dr. Roaché remains a steadfast advocate and leader in both the educational and political landscapes of Washington, D.C., dedicated to empowering her community and advancing equitable opportunities for all residents.