Megan is a graduate of Chippewa Valley Technical College with a degree in Digital Marketing.
Megan is from Wisconsin and now lives in Alexandria. She is a volunteer on the Board of Directors for Wisconsin Leadership Seminars. She is passionate about giving back to her community and hopes to inspire and empower others to do the same.
Outside of work, Megan enjoys reading, crafting, and spending time with her dogs.
Cedar Young is a recent graduate of St. Lawrence University with a degree in environmental studies – government.
Cedar is from the Adirondack Park of New York State and now lives in Washington, DC. She has been participating in environmental work since she was 15 years old and hopes to go on to shape environmental law and policy.
Outside of work, Cedar enjoys hobbies like painting and drawing, cooking new dishes, and exploring Washington, DC.
Chris Bilko is a communications professional who graduated with a journalism degree from the University of South Carolina. He has 14 years experience in writing, editing graphic design with a background in the hospitality industry.
In his free time, Chris enjoys playing golf, catching a game at Nats Park, collecting baseball cards, trying new restaurants and enduring Gamecock sports.
Chris is a native of Alpharetta, GA and currently resides in Alexandria.
Erin Gallalee is a non-profit professional with over twenty years of experience in membership growth and recruitment, professional development, chapter relations, financial and database integrity, and committee management.
She attended the University of Maryland, Global Campus, where she pursued degrees in English and History.
When not in the office, Erin enjoys traveling near and far, visiting museums and national parks, and performing with numerous companies within the regional theatre community. A DC-area native, she resides in northern VA.
Kennedy Johnson is a results-driven professional with a strong background in psychology and administrative management. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Bridgeport and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at The Chicago School.
She is skilled in data analysis, interpersonal communication, and event coordination, and has a strong foundation in leadership from her time as President of her chapter through Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
When not working, Kennedy enjoys going on walks, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.
Celyna is a detail-oriented operations and administrative professional with experience in office management, event coordination, executive support, and nonprofit program operations.
She has streamlined internal systems and supported cross-functional teams to keep organizations running smoothly. Celyna is passionate about building efficient, people-centered processes and is excited to continue growing her skills and impact in the operations space.
When she is not working she enjoys attending concerts, practicing hot yoga, and trying new restaurants.
Raised in San Diego and Brooklyn, Jonah has a background in project management and history. He currently provides executive scheduling and stakeholder engagement support to senior leadership at a nonpartisan health policy think tank in Washington, DC.
As a member of the Treasury Historical Association’s Board of Directors, Jonah builds on that experience managing the organization’s scholarly programs and providing strategic guidance to Board officers on aligning those programs with development and Financial Civics® mission. Jonah also serves in a leadership role with the Washington Numismatic Society, the oldest civic organization dedicated to coin collecting in the DMV region.
He has written on current affairs and historical topics for outlets including The Washington Post, The Conversation, and The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography. He is also writing his first book, which stems from his doctoral research and draws lessons from the history of money in America for policymakers and the public.
Jonah is a lifelong numismatist and enjoys cooking, reading, exploring state and national parks, visiting museums, and spending time with his husband and dog.
With a dynamic career spanning communications strategy, grassroots organizing, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement, Neo is passionate about crafting impactful narratives and mobilizing people to drive meaningful change. Her professional experience encompasses roles where she has led successful voter engagement campaigns, developed audience-driven communication strategies, and guided teams toward shared objectives.
Neo received her Bachelor’s degree from Grinnell College and her Master’s in International Relations from Northeastern University. In her spare time, she spends her time biking around the DMV area, caring for her houseplants, and volunteering with the Junior League of Washington.
Kira is originally from the Chicago area, but has also lived in Seattle, Los Angeles, Vermont, and now, Washington DC. She has a B.S. in Biology from Loyola University Chicago and spent seven years as an arborist inspecting the health of trees for utilities and municipalities. When she decided it was time to get an indoor job, she felt called to apply to law school where her love of research, writing, and analysis could be put to work for the greater good. She graduated from Vermont Law School with her J.D. in 2024 and passed the Washington, DC bar. Her jobs through Whitman have been a great help while she starts her new career.
When she’s not working, Kira enjoys hiking, traveling, visiting lighthouses, reading sci-fi and fantasy, and listening to history and culture podcasts.
Erin is originally from North Carolina and holds a BS in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. After graduating, she moved to Washington, DC, where she has built a diverse and dynamic career. Over the years, Erin has honed her expertise across various fields, including the restaurant industry, event planning, legal and administrative support, executive assistance, and data management.
With a deep appreciation for organization, efficiency, and adaptability, Erin has thrived in roles that require both creativity and precision. Outside of her professional life, she has a passion for cooking, reading, music, and exploring new destinations—constantly seeking inspiration from both home and abroad.