Meet Gloria

Born and raised in Amherst County, Virginia, Witt describes herself as a country girl who values family, faith, education, justice, and community building. On a personal level, she is a businessperson, community servant, mother, and grandmother.

Highly experienced, Witt had a 32-year career with global energy leader Framatome (formerly AREVA). She is proficient at influencing and driving results in multicultural environments. She started her career as a secretary in Procurement and retired as the North American Director of People Development.

After retiring in 2013, Gloria became Founder and CEO of Define Success Coaching, a company committed to developing executives and leaders that are known for their ability to produce defined results whether in a commercial, government, non-profit, or faith-based organizations.

 Among her sincerely held values are economic development, workforce and youth development, social justice, and leadership. She serves the community as a board member of organizations which include the NAACP Amherst Branch (President); The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (Board Member); the Central Virginia Academy for Nonprofit Excellence (President); Amherst Women’s Club (Board Member); Lead Virginia (Board Member); and Centra Health (Board Member). Due to her interest in serving in the political arena, Witt has taken a leave of absence from The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg; and the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance.

As the Congressperson, Witt will champion the needs of the 5th District by listening to her constituents, focusing on solutions that spurs smart economic growth, upholds democracy, and represents the collective voices that strengthens families, rethinks education, and addresses gun violence.

“I am asking the voters in the 5th District for their trust and their votes”, said Witt. “It is time that the District had a real voice in Congress that works for them.”