Meet the 6 locals we named the Northern Virginians of the Year
From a maestro committed to making music education mainstream to a nonprofit executive director raising millions for pediatric cancer research, it’s easy to see why we’ve named them 2019’s class of Northern Virginians of the Year.
Northern Virginians of the Year 2017: Karen Pallansch
Pallansch not only steers AlexRenew, but she is also a former Cub Scout leader and a leader in the greater Alexandria community.
Northern Virginians of the Year 2017: Carlos Castro
The first thing you notice when Carlos Castro walks into the room is his smile. The second thing is his energy.
Northern Virginians of the Year 2017: Valeria Nguyen
Nguyen launched Wildcats vs. Cancer, and since then, the club has volunteered more than 600 hours to support families affected by childhood cancer.
Northern Virginians of the Year 2017: Judith “Tessie” Wilson
Wilson launched College Access Fairfax, a resource for Fairfax County families seeking assistance with the cost of post-secondary education.
Northern Virginians of the Year 2017: Steve Gotschi
I strongly believe that a company should give back to the community they serve,” says the founder of DryHome and Loudoun Lyme Run.