A Man Amongst Men! W/ Silas Grant, Jr.

Silas Hampton Grant, Jr. has dedicated his life to community engagement and activism in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Silas dedicates much of his time to volunteerism as well as developing the next generation of public leaders. Silas has served as an elected official in the District of Columbia as a former Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner and a former Chair of the Ward 5 Democrats. He has also been nominated to Boards and Commissions in the District of Columbia including the Commission on Fathers, Men, and Boys for the District of Columbia and the Bicycle Advisory Council. Silas has also assisted in the implementation of gang and violence prevention programs throughout the city. His advocacy and lobbying has influenced legislation meant to improve the lives of at-risk families. He has advised several community-based organizations, elected leaders, and agencies in an effort to secure programming related to life skills, mentoring, case management, and workforce development. Silas currently serves on as a board member for Reading Partners DC, an organization committing to improving literacy for children in the District of Columbia. Silas, an avid reader, experienced life as a child of a father who was illiterate and has committed to promoting the importance of literacy and exercising the ability to read. Silas is the Founder of Quality People Solutions, a company focused on developing public service professionals and other outward facing leaders looking to further understand their purpose and engage with diverse communities. Silas provides workshop-styled trainings and content that aims to focus on the 360 degree wellness of those professionals and leaders. On a personal note, Silas is married to the former Valerie Oliver. Valerie is a licensed mortician by trade and a freelance writer and creative. Their desire as husband and wife is to work together to improve the lives of youth throughout the District of Columbia. Silas and Valerie also have a daughter, Mollie, who is four years old. As an advocate, leader, and mentor, Silas Hampton Grant, Jr. continues to strive to help others for the betterment of communities, and to improve the quality of life for all.