Jordan is a recent graduate of Colgate University, with a Bachelor’s degree in Film and Media Studies. She moved to DC to pursue a career in marketing and communications and is excited to see where it takes her.
Jordan enjoys all things artistic, especially videography and photography. She also enjoys exploring DC and all the fun restaurants and activities it has to offer.
Lauren, a graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelors in Journalism, has spent the majority of her career in the entertainment marketing space in Los Angeles. With her passion for global good, she moved cross country this year to DC to bring her creative skills to the world of non profit communications and has not looked back!
Lauren is also a professional photographer and an avid lover of nature, animals and art. She enjoys the abundance of beautiful parks around DC as well as taking advantage of the free museums.
Sebastian is a proud Nicaraguan American with a background in digital communication and multimedia journalism. He is well versed in multiple technology editing techniques and analytics softwares and also has a passion for film.
Having bounced around 6 different states Sebastian arrived in his new home of DC in February. He enjoys exploring the DMV area with his girlfriend along with hiking, watching movies, playing games, or even playing with his cat, Mamba.
Sebastian achieved his Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida in December 2022 and is ready to build his professional career and make his mark on the DC area.
Bridget is a dedicated higher education, governance and administrative professional with over 20 years of experience. She is driven by a personal motto that “Leadership and service can co-exist.”
In her free time, she enjoys cultural activities, visiting local wineries, taking long drives, going to the beach and listening to live music. Anytime of the day she is first in line for a good laugh. However, after a lot of engagement, the introvert kicks in and it becomes vital that she enjoy a moment of solitude.
Bridget holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management and is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Nonprofit Administration.
Hyebin Kim has been working as an Executive Assistant through Whitman Associates since May of 2023.
She completed her Bachelor’s Degree of International Affairs with a concentration in Global Public Health at George Washington University. She currently resides in Arlington, Virginia, and is interested in pursuing a Master’s degree in the near future.
In her free time, she enjoys paddling boating, hiking and exploring the DMV area.
Hamilton College is where Andrew gained a lasting interest – the intersection of psychology and law. Following Andrew’s time at Hamilton, he relocated to the DMV area to begin a MA in Forensic Psychology at George Washington University.
Andrew completed his Masters in May and received the Academic Excellence in Forensic Psychology Award. While completing his final class, Andrew started a new role as the Intake and Office Assistant at a nonprofit legal clinic through Whitman Associates.
Andrew enjoys being outdoors and is looking forward to enjoying the summer before he begins law school at Georgetown in the fall!
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.
