Salim Adofo is a tenant organizer and a community advocate. He was elected by his Congress Heights neighbors in 2018 to serve as a Commissioner on Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8C. In 2021, he was unanimously chosen by his peers to serve as chair of the commission.
As a tenant organizer, Salim has provided legal support and emergency rental assistance to over 800 families to enable them to remain in their homes because they have lost their income as a result of COVID-19. As a result of his efforts, new tenant associations have been formed as well as existing ones have been strengthened throughout Ward 8.
In response to the concerns of several residents and community groups regarding the quality of education in Ward 8, Salim established the Ward 8 STEM Academy. It has been successful in educating elementary and middle school students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and the arts.