Hispanic Heritage Month: Cesar Rios-Villena RN

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Cesar Rios-Villena RN, Founder & CEO of VIGEO Physical Therapy, for sharing your story with us! Where were you born and raised, and if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born in Lima, Peru, in 1990. My parents were successful business owners, but like many […]

Ambassador Council Spotlight: Carol A. Kearney

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Carol Kearney of Momentum Realty, LLC for being our spotlight and for serving on the Ambassador Council! What is your favorite part of being an Ambassador? Leading the tables at the Business @ Breakfast events to guide people on how to most efficiently build their businesses and make the most of being […]

Ambassador Council Spotlight: Denise Kitchen

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Denise Kitchen of Northwest Federal Credit Union for being our spotlight and for serving on the Ambassador Council!  What is your favorite part of being an Ambassador? Being a table host at “Business at Breakfast” and going to the ribbon cuttings. What makes your business unique in your industry? We are a […]

Ambassador Council Spotlight: Deborah Leben

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Deborah Leben of DL Coaching for being our spotlight and for serving on the Ambassador Council! What is your favorite part of being an Ambassador? My favorite part of being an Ambassador is being an advocate for businesses and fellow Chamber members by sharing insights, concerns, and feedback from the business community […]

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight: Allan Nguyen

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Allan Nguyen, Owner of CycleBar Ashburn, for being a spotlight this week! Where were you born and raised, and if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born in Dayton, OH but grew up in the Northern Virginia area. I went to Chantilly High School, […]

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Nupur Panjabi

by Andrea Winey

Thank you Nupur Panjabi, Founder of Anna Sudha Kitchen Community Kitchens, for being a spotlight for AAPI Heritage Month! 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 vibrant state of Rajasthan, India, and moved to Loudoun […]

Jewish American Heritage Month: Valerie Pisierra

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Valerie Pisierra, Executive Director of Loudoun Cares, for being our spotlight for Jewish American Heritage Month this week! Where were you born and raised, and if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado and mostly raised in Tucson AZ. I […]

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight: Hugh Tran

by Andrea Winey

Thank you Hugh Tran of First Citizens Bank for being a spotlight this week! Learn more about the DEIA Committee here. Where were you born and raised, and if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born in Saigon, Vietnam.  My family and I came to the US […]

Ambassador Council Spotlight: Colleen Lovelace, Lighthouse Mental Health Network

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Colleen Lovelace, Director of Development at Lighthouse Mental Health Network, and Vice Chair of the Ambassadors Council, for all that you do for Chamber members. What is your favorite part of being an Ambassador? My favorite part is bringing on new ambassadors to the Council. Their enthusiasm is infectious! What makes your […]

Ambassador Spotlight: Pam Jones, Extraordinary Transitions – Long & Foster

by Andrea Winey

Thank you Pam Jones for all of your work on the Ambassadors Council! Learn more about the Council here. What is your favorite part of being an Ambassador? Helping new and experienced members take advantage of Chamber resources and events to grow business, learn from successful leaders, and have fun and friendship in the process. […]