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Robert "Kofi" Daye | |
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 Robert "Kofi" Daye in Times Square, March 2025 | |
| Born | July 8, 1988 Washington, D.C., United States |
| Nationality | Jamaican American |
| Occupation(s) | Political Consultant, Organizer, Entrepreneur, Content Creator |
| Known for | C-SPAN appearance on Economic Inequality, Good Jobs Nation, Momentum Strategies Group |
| Children | 1 |
Robert "Kofi" Daye (born July 8, 1988) is a Jamaican American political consultant, grassroots organizer, and content creator. He is the founder and principal strategist of *Momentum Strategies Group*, a political consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. Daye is known for his direct involvement in policy advocacy, campaign organizing, and community-based political work.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Daye was born prematurely on July 8, 1988, in Washington, D.C., weighing four pounds. He is the son of an African American mother and a Jamaican father and identifies as Jamaican American. Raised in a working-class household, Daye developed a deep commitment to social equity and grassroots activism.
Career
[edit]Labor Organizing and Advocacy
[edit]Daye began his advocacy work with Good Jobs Nation, organizing for fair wages and union protections for federal contract workers. He was active in public demonstrations and legislative engagement efforts surrounding federal labor protections.
In Washington, D.C., Daye played a contributing role in the passage of critical worker-centered legislation, including the city’s **minimum wage increase**, **paid family leave**, and **paid medical leave** programs. His organizing work supported citywide mobilizations that centered the voices of low-income and frontline workers in the legislative process.
C-SPAN and White House Appearances
[edit]On August 21, 2013, Daye appeared on C-SPAN during a televised panel titled "Economic Inequality and the Working Poor," where he spoke on behalf of low-wage workers. In February 2014, he was photographed during a White House announcement by President Barack Obama establishing a federal contractor minimum wage increase, which was documented in an [official White House blog post](https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2014/02/12/economic-case-raising-minimum-wage).
Political Campaign Work
[edit]Daye has contributed to a range of political campaigns across the United States. He began in 2014 as a volunteer for Muriel Bowser’s first mayoral campaign in Washington, D.C. In 2015, he worked as field staff for Adam Ebbin’s campaign in Virginia. The following year, he served on the Philadelphia field team for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign.
Subsequently, Daye held field staff roles in several successful local and state-level campaigns, including Trayon White’s election to the D.C. Council, Darryl Barnes’s campaign for the Maryland House of Delegates (District 25), and Krystal Oriadha’s 2022 election to the Prince George’s County Council (District 7). In 2024, he joined the campaign team for Raquel Terán in Arizona.
Momentum Strategies Group
[edit]Daye is the founder of *Momentum Strategies Group*, a political consulting firm offering campaign strategy, voter outreach design, and grassroots field services. The firm supports candidates and initiatives focused on equity, labor justice, and community empowerment.
Media and Content Creation
[edit]Daye creates and shares motivational, political, and lifestyle content under the name **Kofi Daye**. His work explores themes such as organizing, leadership, fitness, fatherhood, and personal growth. In 2024, he authored a personal essay on Medium titled *[From Federal Contractor to Political Consultant], reflecting on his journey through poverty, activism, and public impact.
Honors and Recognition
[edit]In 2013, Daye was awarded the **Organizer of the Year** award by the Center for Community Change. His advocacy for low-wage workers was recognized at the organization’s Champion Awards ceremony, where he was photographed alongside SEIU President Mary Kay Henry in a [published image](https://www.communitychange.org/mary-kay-henry-and-robert-daye-watch-the-awards/).
Personal Life
[edit]Daye has one son and five siblings—two brothers and three sisters. He resides in Phoenix, Arizona. Outside of his professional work, his interests include spending time with family, travel, boxing, fitness, hiking, music, and reading.