Marc, a native of Kingston, Jamaica, grew up in Chantilly, VA where he was a captain of the 1996 Virginia AAA Football State Championship team, Chantilly Chargers.

Marc has taught Marketing, Leadership, and Health and Physical Education for 18 years at the following schools; Fairfax High School, South Lakes High School, Herndon High School. Centreville High School, Mount Vernon High School, T.C. Williams High School, Rocky Run Middle School, and Chantilly High School. His B.H.A.G (Big Hairy Arduous Goal) is to eliminate the silo between schools and the business community and create Career Pipelines that will usher students into career success, innovation, and greatness.

Soma Ramesh, the current Vice Chair of Herndon Diversity council immigrated from the Indian Subcontinent over 25 years back. He values diversity and continuous learning as an important vehicle to lead improvements in the society .

Soma a Diverse entrepreneur recognizes the importance of lifelong learning and personal development and wants to share his experience and knowledge with those who needs them most.

Pradip, serving his third term as an elected official on the Herndon Town Council and as the Chair of the Herndon Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, serves the community and actively advocates for and promotes community inclusivity. Pradip is passionate

about helping youth envision their future and found Harraseekit Foundation to collaborate and offer his help with this endeavor.

As a commissioner on the Fairfax County Economic Advisory Commission, Pradip advises on economic growth strategies as well.

K (yes, just the letter!) has always been curious about community formation, people's stories, and what it takes to create a shared future where everyone has the ability to flourish.

She's spent her time working alongside women coming out of sex trafficking, in a fraternity house, at a brewery, with women who are incarcerated, and most recently as the Director of Partnerships at The People's Supper, working around the country to help people build trust and connection to combat isolation and fragmentation in their communities.

She is delighted by journaling, a good thrift find, her dogs, and her latest scheme (currently: a vending machine that vends local art!) She's so excited to be on board at Harraseeket.

John is retired from full-time work but continues to serve the community through several civic organizations. He currently is on the Fairfax County Affordable Housing Advisory Council.  

John was the President & CEO of the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce. 

Retired from the USAF, he flew KC-135 as a Navigator, worked in the Pentagon on International Affairs and served several legacy agencies of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.  

John enjoys tennis and golf.

Layla is a born and raised Fairfax County resident with a passion for empowering and uplifting others. She enjoys traveling, yoga, and hiking the great outdoors.

She is currently working as the Talent Education Specialist at Fairfax County Economic Development Authority and manages the Greater Washington Chapter of Think Big for Kids; a national non-profit working to break the cycle of poverty in middle and high school students by preparing them to excel in today’s workforce.

Kelvin Garcia, a dedicated community member, made the move to Herndon in 2022 following twelve years of residency in Washington, DC. His transition to Herndon sparked a desire within him to positively impact the lives of local youth, leading him to embark on a journey of mentorship. Recognizing the importance of guiding young minds, Kelvin made the proactive decision to contribute his skills and expertise as a coach at Herndon High School.

Currently serving as an Assistant football coach for the Freshmen team, specializing in coaching wide receivers and cornerbacks, Kelvin brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the field. Additionally, he holds the esteemed position of Head Coach for the Girls JV Basketball team, where he nurtures and empowers young athletes to excel both on and off the court.

Prior to his coaching endeavors, Kelvin's professional background exemplifies his commitment to community service and safety. With eleven years of experience as a distinguished member of the DC Police Department, Kelvin developed a profound understanding of community policing principles and the importance of fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

Building upon his law enforcement background, Kelvin currently serves as a Traffic Judge at the Department of Motor Vehicles in DC, where he continues to contribute to the maintenance of safety and order within the community through fair and impartial adjudication.

Kelvin Garcia's multifaceted journey underscores his unwavering dedication to the betterment of his community, both through his coaching efforts at Herndon High School and his continued service in the realm of law enforcement and justice administration.

Lorena Brady, born in Quito, Ecuador, a daughter of the Andes as she refers to her homelands, is a mother, proud immigrant, human rights advocate and community bridge builder. Her upbringing and deep love for Mother Nature led her to work with and for Indigenous Peoples of Abiayala (the Americas). From the sacred waterways of the Amazon Basin to Piscataway Nation ancestral lands (Washington, DC), Lorena has learned from Indigenous leaders, elders, attorneys, and human rights defenders for nearly two decades. Their fight for the recognition of their right of self-determination and securing rights to lands, territories and natural resources inspires and guides her work and way of being.

Her primary areas of work are community building, human rights and immigration advocacy and social justice. An expert in nonprofit operations, fundraising and equitable resource distribution, she supports efforts to create a just and liberated world for all.

Appointed to the Town of Herndon’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (HDEIC) Advisory Committee in June, 2023 Lorena is bringing her international and nonprofit expertise to her hometown. She hopes to build a welcoming community for all regardless of their background, age, immigration status, or gender identity. A place where every community member can reach their full potential by crafting collective solutions to build power and change systems of oppression. Where all of our children can grow up in a dignified environment grounded in mutual respect, dignity and love.