Women’s History Month Spotlight: Devina Mahapatra, Dulles South Soup Kitchen

by Andrea Winey

Thank you Devina for answering a few of our questions! Check out the Dulles South Soup Kitchen website here. Learn more about the Chamber’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (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 Kuwait […]

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Sharon Wright, Loud & Clear Marketing

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Chamber Board Member Sharon Wright, founder and President of Loud & Clear Marketing, for answering our questions! Learn more about the Chamber’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) Committee here. I was born and raised in a suburb of Pittsburgh and had what I would describe as a pretty idyllic childhood. It was the era of great […]

Ambassadors Council Spotlight: Sean Biehl, National Capital Bank

by Andrea Winey

Learn more about the Ambassadors Council, click here. Questions about joining the Council? Reach out to Staff Member Dipti Rach, drach@loudounchamber.org. What is your favorite part of being an Ambassador?  I enjoy meeting new people and building new relationships.  I naturally want to help others achieve their goals and being a Loudoun Chamber Ambassador Council member, gives you the […]

Ambassadors Council Spotlight: Steve Blackwell, ACE Handyman Services

by Andrea Winey

Learn more about the Ambassadors Council, click here. Questions about joining the Council? Reach out to Staff Member Dipti Rach, drach@loudounchamber.org. What is your favorite part of being an Ambassador?  I don’t have to get up and change tables during the breakfasts (just kidding). I enjoy ribbon cuttings.  The energy and excitement of theses celebrations of new or expanding […]

Black History Month Spotlight: Marquel Forbes, Marquel Yvette Photography

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Marquel Forbes, owner of Marquel Yvette Photography, for answering our questions! Learn more about the Chamber’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (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 Topeka, Kansas, as my dad was in […]

Ambassadors Council Spotlight: Roman Blazauskas, SpeedPro Imaging NoVa

by Andrea Winey

Learn more about the Ambassadors Council, click here. Questions about joining the Council? Reach out to Staff Member Dipti Rach, drach@loudounchamber.org. What is your favorite part of being an Ambassador? Connecting with new members who are also new businessowners is energizing.  Many are just starting their businesses, and we are here to share their excitement, guide their involvement, […]

Ambassadors Council Spotlight: Allison Shannon, 37 Media & Marketing Group

by Andrea Winey

Learn more about the Ambassadors Council, click here. Questions about joining the Council? Reach out to Staff Member Dipti Rach, drach@loudounchamber.org. What is your favorite part of being an Ambassador? My favorite part of being on the Ambassador Council is being able to share the mission and vision of the Chamber with new businesses and helping our mentees to […]

Black History Month Spotlight: Ashley Ivey, I-CARE

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Ashley Ivey of I-CARE Home Health Services (celebrating 30 years!) for answering a few of our questions. To learn more about the Chamber’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Committee (DEIA), click here. Where were you born and raised and, if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun?  […]

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Darlene Shenier

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Darlene Shenier, owner of Darlene’s Photography, for answering our questions! Learn more about the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility Committee (DEIA) 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 Los Angeles, CA (my mother was born in […]

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Melvin Aldana, A Better View, Inc.

by Andrea Winey

Thank you Melvin Aldana, owner of A Better View, Inc., for answering our questions! Get to know more about the Chamber’s DEIA Initiative 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 small town in Guatemala. I came to the […]