Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Spotlight: Yasmin Virani

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to our DEIA Committe Vice Chair Yasmin Virani, owner of Yas Consulting Services (YCS), for being our spotlight this month! Where were you born and raised, and if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and raised in a Pakistani […]

Ambassador Council Spotlight 2025: Ryan Thomas, M&T Bank

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Ryan Thomas, Branch Managner, VP at M&T Bank, for all you do on the Chamber’s Ambassadors Council! What inspired you to become a Loudoun Chamber Ambassador Council Member? I enjoy helping local businesses and seeing them grow. Helping businesses make connections to facilitate growth is fun to be a part of. How […]

Ambassador Council Spotlight 2025: Veronica Duckett, MAVENTRI

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Veronica Duckett, CEO of MAVENTRI, for all you do in serving on the Chamber’s Ambassadors Council! What inspired you to become a Loudoun Chamber Ambassador Council Member? As a longtime Loudoun resident and small business owner, I’ve always believed in the power of community and connection. Becoming an Ambassador felt like a […]

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Michele Burton

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Michele Burton, Founding Partner at Clark Nelson & Burton, PLLC, for answering our questions! Where were you born and raised and, if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born and raised in Portsmouth, Virginia, an Official Coast Guard City located in Hampton Roads. After graduating from […]

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Krishna Cart

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Krishna Cart, MA Ed, NBCT of The Masterpiece Academy for answering a few of our questions! Where were you born and raised, and if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born and raised in the Philippines, where I founded and operated my own private […]

Women’s History Month: Susan Carroll, Inova Loudoun Hospital

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Susan Carroll, President at Inova Loudoun Hospital, for taking the time to answer a few questions for Women’s History Month. Where were you born and raised and, if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I grew up in Northern Virginia — born in Alexandria and raised […]

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Therese Cashen

by Andrea Winey

Thank you Therese Cashen of Loudoun Habitat for Humanity for answering a few of our questions for Women’s History Month! Where were you born and raised and, if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? Born in Germany, my father was stationed there during his military service. Raised in Baltimore […]

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Bernadine J. Dykes, PhD

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Chamber Board Member Bernadine J. Dykes, PhD, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Professor of Management at Shenandoah University School of Business, for answering a few questions for Women’s History Month! Where were you born and raised and, if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was raised in […]

Black History Month Spotlight: Angela Carter, Carter Group Creative

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Angela Carter of Carter Group Creative for answering our questions! Where were you born and raised and, if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia. We decided to make Loudoun home to our office space due to its accessible […]