Personality: Tanisha Tate
Growing up in a high-crime neighborhood in Washington, D.C., Tanisha Tate knew she had to find a way forward.
Personality: LeQuan Hylton
LeQuan Hylton, a community leader committed to service, chairs the Ujima Legacy Fund, a giving circle supporting youth-focused nonprofits in underserved communities.
Personality: Todd Boyd
Shifting easily between real estate and philanthropy, Todd Boyd has built a career that extends beyond selling homes.
Personality: Andrew Alli
Andrew Alli knew early that a desk job wasn’t for him. Drawn more to rivers, trails and open sky than fluorescent lights, the Godwin High School graduate shifted course at Virginia Commonwealth University, trading an early interest in mechanical engineering …
Personality: Tiffany Sneed
When Tiffany Sneed made her way through the halls of Fairfield Court Elementary for what she believed was a kindergarten winter concert, she didn’t know she was about to celebrate a career milestone.
Personality: Linzy George
Linzy George’s story didn’t begin in Richmond, but that’s where her passion for community involvement continues to grow.
Personality: Bianca Myrick
Bianca Myrick turned a personal struggle into a mission to empower young women and girls.
Personality: IBe’ Bulinda Hereford Crawley
IBe’ Bulinda Hereford Crawley, a researcher, artist and retired educator, grew up knowing that service to her community would guide her life.
Personality: Jo White
Jo White’s life experiences shaped her resolve to overcome adversity, leading her to found Saving Our Youth to equip at-risk youth with the tools to do the same.
Personality: Micheal Sparks
Drawing on years of global culinary experience, Micheal Sparks blends food education and cultural tradition to promote healthier eating within the African American community.
Personality: Devin Morgan
University of Richmond senior Devin Morgan’s leadership in environmental justice and food equity has earned him the prestigious Newman Civic Fellowship for 2025-26. His impactful work with the Sierra Club and Shalom Farms, along with his on-campus initiatives, has demonstrated …
Personality: Paulette Walker Johnson
For almost four decades, Paulette Walker Johnson has been a defining force in HBCU cheerleading and an esteemed figure at Virginia State University.
Personality: Monica Manns
When Monica Manns first learned about SisterFund, a local Black philanthropic organization, she was a nonprofit professional seeking funding rather than providing it.
Personality: Anthony Clary
Growing up in Blackwell on South Side, Anthony Clary rarely saw Black people running or exercising. Now, as founder of WeOffTheCouch, he’s working to change that reality.
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