Endorsements

 Leading With Heart. Delivering With Purpose.

Tazeen Ahmad has spent over 40 years building a life, raising a family, and serving her community in District 16. With 25 years of small business experience and a proven record of leadership on the ground, she knows how to bring people together, solve problems, and deliver results. That’s why respected community leaders, advocates, and public servants across Montgomery County are standing with her.
They know Tazeen is ready to lead, and ready to fight for the values and future we all share.
Rep. April McClain Delaney

April McClain Delaney

United States Congresswoman


"Tazeen is a true American success story and a pillar of our Montgomery County community. She has spent years bringing people together and delivering results, from her work in bipartisan leadership on Capitol Hill to protecting voting rights, advancing gender equity, supporting families through Interfaith Works, and fighting food insecurity with the Up 2 Us Foundation. I’m proud to support her."

Rep. Carolyn Maloney

Former Congresswoman, United States House of Representatives


"Maryland needs leaders who will fight for fairness and opportunity for everyone. Tazeen Ahmad is exactly that kind o f leader, and I'm honored to support her campaign for State Delegate.” 

Mayor Dia Costello

Mayor of Glen Echo


"Maryland needs leaders who will fight for fairness and opportunity for everyone. Tazeen Ahmad is exactly that kind o f leader, and I'm honored to support her campaign for State Delegate.”

Hon. Isiah Leggett

Former Montgomery County Executive


“Tazeen Ahmad is an experienced advocate at both the county and state levels and is deeply familiar with the policy landscape in Annapolis,” said Leggett. “She is highly respected, uniquely qualified, and ready to be an effective voice for District 16 in the Maryland General Assembly. I am delighted to support Tazeen Ahmad for Delegate.”

Wendy Frosh

Friends of Tazeen Ahmad, Campaign Chair


“District 16 has the opportunity to send an experienced, visionary leader - Tazeen Ahmad- to represent us in the House of Delegates in Annapolis. Tazeen understands what we'll need to keep our community vibrant through the coming years. She will bring her vision, her leadership, and her experience to the table. I'm proud to support her candidacy for Delegate.”

Jane Merkin

Former Senior Advisor to past MD A.G. Brian Frosh


“I am proud to endorse Tazeen Ahmad in her campaign for District 16 House of Delegates.  When I look at a candidate, I am always interested in what a person has contributed to the community when no one was looking. And in this regard Tazeen has scored an A+. I know that she will bring the same energy and dedication as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates.”


Diana Conway

Former WDC President


"I’ve seen first-hand how Tazeen has stood on the front lines: fighting for children, women and families across District 16 and the state of Maryland —for our rights.  I’ve seen how she’s built real alliances across communities for shared goals and values.  And I know with her we will have a common sense problem-solver and an effective advocate in Annapolis.”

Fran Rothstein

Former WDC President


“Tazeen is an inclusive leader and effective team-builder. Her district, Montgomery County, and the State will benefit from her insightful approach to problem-solving.”

Carol Brand

Former WDC President


“Tazeen's experience, knowledge, and determination will serve District 16 residents well in Annapolis. Whether it's navigating complex issues or responding to urgent community needs, she shows up prepared and committed. District 16 deserves a delegate who combines compassion with results, and that’s exactly what we’ll get with  Tazeen Ahmad.”

Hon. Jeffery Z. Slavin

Mayor of Somerset


"As mayor, I’ve worked with many leaders, and I know the difference between talk and action. Tazeen Ahmad brings both the heart and the skill to make real progress for our communities. She understands the challenges facing our towns, whether it’s infrastructure, small business support, or public safety; and she listens. Tazeen will be a strong partner in Annapolis, and I’m proud to support her campaign for Delegate."

Lynn Olson

Political & Community Activist


“Throughout her career, Tazeen Ahmad has championed women's rights and family support at every level—from grassroots advocacy to policy reform—establishing herself as a tireless voice

for gender equity and family empowerment,”

Linda Kolko

Past WDC President


"to do the right thing for the district, the county, and the people of Maryland. Tazeen has the legislative temperament, compassion, knowledge, and skill solving abilities to step up and provide leadership and solutions for whatever issues arise. This is critical in today’s world."

Howard D. Schoenholtz

Community/Civic Activist & 32-year Bethesda resident


"It gives me great pleasure to endorse Tazeen Ahmad’s candidacy for Delegate

representing D 16 in Annapolis. Tazeen is exactly the person you want to represent us in the General Assembly. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of the people and procedures necessary to get things done in Annapolis. She will do an amazing job on our behalf, because she doesn’t just listen to what people say, she hears them. Tazeen understands the challenges of living and thriving in Maryland and in D16, and she will work her hardest to ensure that legislation that is considered by the General Assembly will help all of us meet those challenges." 

Lisa Fuller

Community Leader & Activist


"I've had the privilege of working alongside Tazeen for many years and have consistently been inspired by her dedication. She is a passionate advocate for women, children, and families, and a model for effective collaboration. Her ability to unite diverse organizations toward the shared goal of a more democratic and inclusive organizational environment is outstanding. I am proud to endorse Tazeen’s campaign to be a D-16 Delegate in the Maryland House of Delegates."

Enid Light

Retired NIH Scientist, Community Activist & 50+ year Bethesda resident


"I have had the opportunity to work with Tazeen on many important issues. In these perilous times, I want a leader like Tazeen, who will stand up and act for justice and support our rights. She’s not one to be mumbling platitudes and doing nothing. She is in the tradition of JR and CVH. Tazeen For Our Times!" 

Diane Fink

Former Executive Director, Emerge Maryland


"Tazeen's long history of volunteer public service makes her the right choice for District 16 Delegate. She has dedicated countless volunteer hours to advocating for equity in representation and amplifying the voices of those who have been excluded from the conversation. Tazeen's work in advocating for victims's rights and the unhoused provides her with insight into where the gaps in services exist. She can bring her experience to the General Assembly to help close those gaps. The people of District 16, Montgomery County, and all of Maryland will benefit from her knowledge, dedication, and experience."



Teddi Pensinger

Political & Community Activist


"As a longtime advocate and champion for education, healthcare, and community rights,Tazeen Ahmad deserves the enthusiastic support of D16 voters. Her experience in grassroots advocacy, nonprofit leadership, and policy and business development checks all the boxes needed for an outstanding career in the Maryland General Assembly."

Eleanor Smeal

Co-founder & President, Feminist Majority


"Tazeen Ahmad is a proven leader and a tireless advocate for the Equal Rights Amendment, reproductive healthcare, and our democracy. Her record of building strong coalitions and standing up for equality makes her exactly the kind of feminist leader we need in the Maryland House of Delegates. I am proud to support her campaign." 

Feminist Majority

"The Feminist Majority is thrilled to endorse Tazeen Ahmad for the Maryland House of Delegates. Tazeen has dedicated her career to advancing women’s leadership, expanding access to healthcare and education, and fighting for gender equality. She will be a bold and effective voice for the rights of all Marylanders."



Electected/Former Elected Officals:

Mayor Dia Costello

Rep. April McClain Delaney

Former County Exec. Isiah Leggett

Former Rep. Carolyn Maloney

Mayor Jeffrey Zane Slavin



Organizations:

Feminist Majority


Community Leaders & Activists:

Irfana Ali, M.D.   *   Dr. Jean Bailey   *   Margaret Barry   *   Victor Basile   *   Carole Brand   *   Stephanie & Laurent Cardot   *   Bonnie Casper   *   Elizabeth Chung   *   Rosalyn Coates   *   Diana & Bill Conway   *   Guy Djoken   *   Diane Penkova Fink   *   Lucy Freeman   *   Wendy Frosh   *   Lisa Fuller   *   Dr. Surinder Gill   *   Pallavi Gowda, D.O.   *   Lynne Harris  *  Debbie Heller   *   Karina Hou   *   Anne Khademian   *   Mona Kishore   *   Joan Kleinman   *   Linda Kolko   *   Catherine Leggett   *   Laura Loeb   *   Enid Light   *   Rosemary Lytle   *   Joseph & Marina McCarthy   *   Jane Merkin   *   Michael & Susan Mezey   *   Carolyn Michell   *   Mayur Mody   *  Joy Moore   *   Aruna Nathan, M.D.   *   Reggie Oldak   *   Lynn Olson   *   Guilia McPherson   *   

Samir Paul  *  Nancy & Robert Peavy   *   Teddi Pensinger   *   Harita Raja, M.D.   *   Fran Rothstein   *   Diana Rubin   *   

Howard Schoenholtz   *   Aman Shergill   *   Eleanor Smeal   *   Kate Stein   *   Molly Strauss, M.D.   *   Beth Tomassello   *   

Thu Tran, M.D.   *   Ronald Wright