Equipped with both education and field experience, Candace transitioned from early childhood education to Adult Literacy and proudly served as an Adult Literacy Instructor at the Washington Literacy Center from 2015-2017. While at WLC, Candace served as Volunteer Coordinator and also supported community engagement, student enrollment, intake processes, program structure, and external partnerships. Also during her time at WLC, Candace earned a certification in Adult Education from the University of the District of Columbia.
After a fulfilling two years at WLC, Candace, yet again, made a career shift. She is currently an organizer at the ROC-DC. Each career step has brought Candace to her current position. At ROC DC, she has been able to combine her desire to see DC become a more racially and educationally equitable city, while continuing to deepen her connection to the city through community organizing and empowerment.