Gloria T. Witt

The journey that led Gloria Witt to run for the Democratic nomination in the Fifth Congressional District is not traditional. Raised on a small farm in Amherst, Gloria grew up in a family that valued hard work and self-sufficiency. From a young age, she helped with all aspects of farm life, from churning butter to processing meats. At 14, she started working in the tobacco fields and learned to drive a tractor, a job she held every summer until she was 18. Her father, a union steel worker who had dropped out of school, insisted on the importance of education, knowing it was the path to a better life.

Determined to create more opportunities for herself, Gloria earned a degree in Communications and Economics from Randolph College. This education paved the way for a successful 32-year career with global energy leader Framatome (formerly AREVA). After retiring in 2013, she founded Define Success Coaching, a company dedicated to developing the next generation of executives and leaders.

In retirement, Gloria has remained deeply committed to her community through involvement in seven civic organizations. She has served as president of the NAACP Amherst Branch and the Central Virginia Academy for Nonprofit Excellence, among other roles.

Gloria believes that our way of life and basic freedoms are under attack from the likes of Bob Good and Donald Trump. This assault on women, minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, education, voting rights, and other critical protections convinced her that she could no longer stand on the sidelines. Her campaign is about the future and opportunities for our children and grandchildren, and the opportunities that can be taken away if we are not vigilant.

She is committed to codifying women’s bodily autonomy into law, banning weapons of war, and ensuring that everyone has the same rights and privileges regardless of the color of their skin, who they love, or how they worship. Gloria believes we are at a crossroads in this country, and she pledges to fight for all the rights that we hold dear. However, she knows she can't do it alone and needs the support of the community.

Gloria sees this as a battle that can be won if everyone stands together. Whether through making a donation, volunteering, or spreading the campaign’s message in neighborhoods, everyone can contribute. Now is the time to stand firm in our beliefs and united in our solidarity. 

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