Story by Liesel Schmidt | Portrait by Jonathan Thorpe
Born and raised in Ethiopia, Cookie Balcha was one of eight children. Understanding the value of hard work and the power of pursuing a dream,...
As an instructor at the MVMNT Society and an AEM at Compass, Nawal Africano’s work is all about helping others be the very best they can be. “Being an instructor at MVMNT and witnessing my clients'...
Personal experience is often a powerful motivator. For Katie Waynick, the multiple floodings she experienced in her home in a single year inspired her to start a campaign whose mission is to raise ...
Giselle Pelaez’s life revolves around children. As the Executive Director for the Center for Alexandria's Children (CAC), Inc. for the past 16 years, she dedicated herself to the organization’s mis...
Becky Harris believes in the power of a good rye—both in the making and in the drinking. “For me, making rye is connecting people through spirits to the early agricultural history of the region, wh...
It's that time again! Time to nominate and select Alexandria's Most Inspiring Women of 2024. We will select the honorees on January 19th, so be sure to tell us about the inspiring women who are doi...
In its earliest days, Alexandria fanned the flames of progress in many areas of society. No place is this more evident than what is now called the Friendship Firehouse Museum.
ALX Impact is brought...
Story by Lucy Appling
Brought to you by Healthy Minds Therapy
As the First Impressions Associate at a mental health private practice (and a proud therapy attendee as well) I have the unique opportu...