Kandia successfully led the policy initiatives for the Justice programs at Dream.org for more than two years and currently serves as the organization’s Government Affairs Director. He has been instrumental in establishing Dream.org’s presence on the Hill, in state capitols, and in city halls throughout the country. He is also charged with managing our relationships with organizations that span the political divide to include progressive, conservative and law enforcement groups. He has proven to be a results-driven policy professional who believes that central to all good public policy is the positive impact that it has on the quality of people's lives. Kandia is a person who has been directly impacted by this system and he brings to our organization more than 20 years of experience in policy and government affairs. Over his career he has served as a senior congressional staffer, and in his role as Chief of Staff for the City of Detroit, he managed multiple City agencies and intergovernmental relations. Kandia earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and an English minor from Niagara University. He is intentional in building sound political strategies, crafting evidence-based policies and developing strategic messages.