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After graduating from the George Washington University in May 2022, and a summer spent on the West Coast, Natalia Tecca returned to the DMV and started working as an Administrative and Database Assistant at a law firm through Whitman Associates in December of 2022.

While at GW, Natalia double majored in Psychology and Organizational Sciences with a minor in Criminal Justice and was awarded the Zeidner Prize for Undergraduate Excellence in Organizational Sciences. She has experience as an Employee Engagement Intern and volunteered as an Onboarding Assistant with the American Red Cross. She is also a math tutor for middle and high school students. In her free time she likes to spend time outdoors, going on walks or wandering around somewhere new. Natalia goes through phases of new artistic hobbies such as ceramics, painting, or embroidering and is currently learning how to crochet, typically accompanied by binge watching New Girl.

Isabelle Mack is a retired nonprofit professional who has worked in the nonprofit/philanthropic sector for more than 30 years and is dedicated to community service. She has received a number of community service awards that include the District of Columbia’s Ward 5 Council on Education, the President’s Award of Appreciation from the DC Congress of PTAs and the Outstanding Public Service Award to Public Schools from the Urban League (DC Chapter) as a result of her dedicated community service. She was a founding member of the Black Philanthropic Alliance that cultivated leadership and philanthropy in the African American Diaspora.

Ms. Mack is currently a notary public commissioned and bonded in the District of Columbia and a certified signing agent. Ms. Mack is also a former licensed realtor in the District of Columbia for over 10 years. Thus, she is quite familiar with all aspects of real estate sales and funding.

Ms. Mack is a native Washingtonian who enjoys hand dancing, which was declared the official dance of the District of Columbia. She is a second soprano and sings occasionally with the Senior Choir of the Shiloh Baptist Church.

Ms. Mack holds an Associate in Applied Science in Communications, Bachelor of Science in International Business with a minor in Human Resource Management and a Master of Science in Public Administration. She is a member of the National Notary Association and a member of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society.

Charlize Grady started working for an engineering company through Whitman Associates in October of 2022. She is loving the thrill and learning she’s getting from her job. She finds the work both challenging and rewarding. Charlize is also happy to have a flexible work schedule that allows her to work from home and spend time with her family.

Charlize Grady is a dedicated immigrant from the Philippines who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting Technology. She is a wife and mother to a three-year-old son. Charlize enjoys spending her free time at home watching movies with her family, and reading books. She is also a fan of the Golden State Warriors. Charlize has decided to re-enter the corporate world to build her career and make herself and her family proud of what she will accomplish as a woman.

Debra started work through Whitman Associates in 2022 and has loved being able to slowly get back into administrative work while testing the balance with her home life and other activities. She has completed several small assignments and just started her latest at a firm she worked for previously. The part-time, work-from-home assignments allow her to also spend time with her husband and 3 teens.

Debra loves to be outdoors, either on the lake, biking, hiking trails with her dogs or camping. She also enjoys teaching strength, mobility and dance fitness classes at her local YMCA, which she has done for 12 years. Debra is a fan of the Tennessee Volunteers and cheers them on the in whatever sport is in season. 

Before joining Whitman Associates in July 2022, Alex was a district staff member for a U.S. Representative in the Chicago suburbs, specializing in immigration casework and outreach. He also spent two years as a Teach For America Corps Member teaching middle school in Eastern North Carolina.

Through Whitman, Alex was placed in a temp-to-hire position as an Administrative and Database Assistant at a law firm in Dupont Circle. After the uncertainty of moving from Illinois to the DMV, the position has given him an opportunity to set down roots in the area while working with a great team of attorneys and administrative staff.

Alex lives in Prince George’s County, MD with his partner, Anna, and his cat, Furiosa. When he isn’t cheering on Arsenal FC or the Florida Gators, he is likely rewatching one of Mike Flanagan’s Netflix series, playing Destiny 2, or over-thinking his fantasy football lineup as defending league champion.

Chris and his family have recently relocated to Andrews AFB, Maryland after living in Las Vegas, NV for the past 10 years. His wife is in the US Air Force and received a Change of Duty Station Orders to relocate to Maryland.

Chris has a background in Market Research and Customer Service. He worked for CBS Television City for 10 years in Las Vegas. He connected with Whitman Associates in September 2022 and was quickly placed in a role as a Property Administrator. Though a bit overwhelmed initially, he was was able to adapt to this new role and looks forward to learning and taking on more job functions and responsibilities in the future.

Chris also has three children, the oldest is 18 years old and a recent high school graduate, his middle child is 16 years old, and the youngest is 15 years old. In his spare time Chris spends time with his family; they like to do a variety of things such as hiking, antique shopping, going to the beach, streaming movies, and playing video games. Chris loves collecting anything Star Wars related and comic books.

He is thankful to be working with and representing Whitman and Associates, and looks forward to all the potential opportunities that may be offered in the future.

Romona is a senior administrative professional with over 27 years of experience providing executive level operational, strategic, and program support to C-level executives, their teams, and the organizations they lead. She has been affiliated with Whitman Associates for 20+ years.

One of Romona’s winning work philosophies is that she brings her whole self to work with a spirit of fulfillment, service and authenticity. This has not only allowed her to find purpose in her work assignments, but to fully engage, continue to learn, inspire others, and thrive.

She is a proud mother, a board member of the non-profit Yet Stand, Inc., advocates for mental health for urban youth, enjoys competitive writing, and has authored several short stories.

Allison Gartner is a recent graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in Wildlife Conservation. She has enjoyed working with Whitman Associates because it has given her the opportunity to participate in different professional assignments that have helped her personal and professional growth.

She loves to do anything outdoors and spend time with family and friends during her free time. Her favorite color is purple, favorite animal is an owl, and loves anything chocolate. She enjoys staying active and trying new things. She hopes to visit all the National Parks and travel the world in the future.