A City That Works For Everyone
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I’m running for mayor so that Richmond can be a city that works for everyone. It’s an exciting time. We’ve got a lot of talent and diversity in Richmond, attracting people from all across the country. But we have to make sure that there’s opportunity for everyone, that people aren’t getting pushed out or left behind.
Meet Harrison
Harrison Roday is a non-profit and business leader dedicated to building a stronger Richmond for all of us.
He founded Bridging Virginia, a non-profit community development fund that provides access to capital for Black, women, and minority-owned small businesses. He also serves as Chair of the Board at Foodshed Capital, another non-profit community lender that works primarily with BIPOC farmers and entrepreneurs as a way to build more equitable, regenerative foodsheds – particularly in communities that have historically faced difficulty accessing capital through traditional lenders.
This experience has made Harrison a leading voice in the community lending ecosystem and has encouraged public officials and other business leaders to align their resources to promote more equal access to economic opportunity.
In the private sector, Harrison founded a software company and previously served in leadership roles at large industrial companies with thousands of employees.
Harrison is a proud Richmond resident and is a graduate of William & Mary. His experiences serving in scheduling and advance for Senator Tim Kaine and in the Obama White House profoundly impacted his belief in the power of inclusive, principled leadership to bring people together and find solutions that benefit entire communities.
In the world of progressive politics, Harrison has also worked for years to elect Democrats to the Virginia General Assembly and in the halls of Congress. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Roe Your Vote Virginia, a PAC supporting pro-choice candidates in the Virginia legislative races, and on the Founding Advisory Board of We the People for Education, a Virginia-focused nonprofit focused on electing School Board candidates who push back against recent waves of right-wing divisiveness and extremism.
When he’s not working, Harrison enjoys bouldering, cooking, and supporting the great restaurant scene in Richmond, Virginia.
Harrison Roday is a non-profit and business leader running to be the next Mayor of Richmond. Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Support Harrison’s campaign by making a donation online or signing up to volunteer.