Announcing 2024 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 Honorees
Arlington, VA – The Leadership Center for Excellence and Leadership Fairfax are pleased to announce the 2024 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 honorees. These individuals demonstrate exceptional and impactful leadership in their professional and personal spheres.
The 2024 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 honorees will be celebrated during a virtual event on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., and later that evening at an in-person reception for honorees only.
“This celebration serves as an annual reminder of the inspirational strength of some of the many amazing leaders within our region. This year’s honorees are yet another stellar example of leadership, civic engagement, and community impact,” said Lisa Fikes, President and CEO of the Leadership Center for Excellence.
CEO and President of Leadership Fairfax, Kia Cole-Hines, stated, “The 2024 honorees embody our organizational commitment to community leadership and collaboration. They represent multiple sectors and have proven their capacity to lead personally and professionally with a focus on building a brighter tomorrow. Community members are invited to join us for the virtual celebration and be prepared to be inspired.”
2024 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 Honorees
Tommy Amal, National Association for College Admissions Counseling
Bacilia Angel, Meliora Advisors
Elizabeth Arrazola, Casa Chirilagua
Andrea Avendano, Arlington Consulting Group
Jessica Marie Baxter, Arlington County, Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management
Amber Beichler, BSI Group America
Todd G. Bolick, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Tania Bougebrayel Cohn, Arlington County, Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management
Laahiri Vijaykumar Chalasani, Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation
Eliza Chappell, The SkillSource Group, Inc.
Jasmin Chavez Cruz, White House Hispanic Initiative
Jewelyn Cosgrove, Melwood
Dr. Rand Ghayad, Association for American Railroads
David A Johnson, Wesley Housing
Dr. Erika Kappes, District Psychiatry and Wellness
Elisabeth Lúa, Arlington Public Schools
Peter D. Lusk, Reston Association
Paul McClure, Focus Data Solutions
Nicholas McCoy, Latham & Watkins LLP
Praveendharan Meyyan, Arlington Economic Development Commission
Dr. Colton Nguyen, 360Healthx
Mariam Nusrat, Breshna.io
Stephen N. Parker, Stantec
Sean Perryman, Uber
Lauren Petersen, CRi
Debbie Peterson, MetroStar
Maria J. Posey, Third Sector Capital Partners
Dr. Heather Pressler, BlueHuki Group
Keome Rowe, U.S. Department of State
Jessica Salvador, Arlington Public Schools
Michael Schindler, HNTB
Emily Siqveland, Arlington County, Human Services
D’Juan D. Thomas, Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for Boys
Amanda Thompson, Booz Allen Hamilton
Karen Vallejos Corrales, The Dream Project
Kate Vasiloff, Untold Research
Ryan Waldron, ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company
Anna Weber, Natural Resources Defense Council
Cicely Whitfield Johnson, Bridges to Independence
Hannah Winant, Arlington County, Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management
To learn more about and register for the 2024 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 virtual event honoring these leaders, please visit leadercenter.org/40-under-40/.
About Leadership Center for Excellence and Leadership Fairfax
The mission of the Leadership Center for Excellence is to connect, develop, and inspire leaders for personal growth, civic engagement, and community impact. For more information, visit leadercenter.org or call (703) 528-2522.
Leadership Fairfax develops, connects, and inspires leaders of diverse backgrounds and experiences to engage in building a better community. To learn more, call (703) 752-7555 and visit leadershipfairfax.org.