Elevate students break up into small groups for project work in the fall of 2013 in Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy of Elevate Leadership Development)
Democratic candidate for Mayor Muriel Bowser stops to speak to reporters at Eastern Market on election day, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, November 4, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Democratic candidate for Mayor Muriel Bowser poses for a photograph with Ines Lester, left, at Eastern Market on election day, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, November 4, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Democratic candidate for Mayor Muriel Bowser greets people on the street at Eastern Market on election day, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, November 4, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Washington, D.C. Mayor Elect Muriel Bowser meets with Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) at her office on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., Thursday, November 6, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Washington, D.C. Mayor Elect Muriel Bowser meets with Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) at her office on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., Thursday, November 6, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Washington, D.C. Mayor Elect Muriel Bowser meets with Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) at her office on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., Thursday, November 6, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Washington, D.C. Mayor elect Muriel Bowser gets a hug from supporter Judi Gold following a press conference held at the National Press Club a day after the election, Washington, D.C., Wednesday, November 5, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Washington, D.C. Mayor elect Muriel Bowser speaks with reporters following a press conference held at the National Press Club a day after the election, Washington, D.C., Wednesday, November 5, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Washington, D.C. Mayor elect Muriel Bowser speaks at a press conference held at the National Press Club a day after the election, Washington, D.C., Wednesday, November 5, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Muriel Bowser greets supporters at her victory party at The Howard Theater after winning the election for mayor of Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., Wednesday, November 5, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Muriel Bowser greets supporters at her victory party at The Howard Theater after winning the election for mayor of Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., Wednesday, November 5, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Muriel Bowser greets supporters at her victory party at The Howard Theater after winning the election for mayor of Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., Wednesday, November 5, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Muriel Bowser speaks at her victory party at Howard Theater after winning the election for mayor of Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., Wednesday, November 5, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Muriel Bowser speaks at her victory party at Howard Theater after winning the election for mayor of Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., Wednesday, November 5, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Muriel Bowser takes the stage at her victory party at Howard Theater after winning the election for mayor of Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., Wednesday, November 5, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Muriel Bowser points to the crowd before taking the stage at her victory party at Howard Theater after winning the election for mayor of Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., Wednesday, November 5, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Democratic candidate for Mayor Muriel Bowser stops to speak to reporters at Eastern Market on election day, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, November 4, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Democratic candidate for Mayor Muriel Bowser poses for a photograph with Ines Lester, left, at Eastern Market on election day, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, November 4, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Democratic candidate for Mayor Muriel Bowser greets people on the street at Eastern Market on election day, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, November 4, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times) **FILE**