Initially resistant to a suggestion to visit the Anacostia Arts Center, Browder, an aspiring fashion entrepreneur, stopped by and soon thereafter secured a location to incubate what will become the first location of HOMME men's boutique.

Douglass has lived in the Anacostia neighborhood for over twenty years, and taught GED instruction classes at the ARCH jobs training program. Founder of the Family Arts Museum, she has curated socially engaged art at the 

Ferraro decided in junior high school to just "go all in for the arts," and traded sports activities for a variety of arts courses. She served as a founding Curator and Creative Director of the Honfleur Gallery, and curated over 80 

Hobbs is the founder of Nubian Hueman, one of the first clothing and lifestyle boutiques at the Anacostia Arts Center. She currently operates Niche by Nubian Hueman on the second floor of the Honfleur Gallery.

Johnson is a poet/playwright, a native Washingtonian who has lived in Anacostia for over twenty years, and has performed at the Black Box Theatre with is company, Verbal Gymnastics.

Kashaka, whose passion is theater and expertise is light design, joined the arts center as an event coordinator, and later served as its second director. Her signature exhibit was an exploration of Afrofuturism, "Black Gold."

A native of the Shaw neighborhood, Mitchell founded Imani Cafe and Catering, which operated on MLK, Jr. Ave. He is the Chairman of the Anacostia Coordinating Council. As an entrepreneur and leader at Union Temple Baptist Church, \

In the spring of Nicholson's senior year at Archbishop Carroll High School, his art teacher suggested that Nicholson apply to the Corcoran School of Art. He prepared a portfolio, was accepted, and began formal 

Ogunjimi is an entrepreneur, founder, and executive director of the Nigerian Center. Housed at the Anacostia Arts Center, the organization supports newly-arrived immigrants, and promotes cultural connection for the 

Phil Pannell moved to Washington, DC, from Newport News by way of New York City, and has lived in and advocated for Ward 8 since the 1980s. Pannell serves as the Executive Director of the Anacostia Coordinating 

Nikki Peele moved to Congress Heights shortly after graduating from Howard University, and despite promising herself that she would "just" live in the neighborhood, she easily became engaged in civic life. Her commitment led 

Raised in Brighton, Alabama, pivotal encouragement and experiences prompted Rachel-Price's dedication to a career in pharmacy. She serves as the Executive Director of the Washington DC Pharmacy Association, which has 

Raised in Brighton, Alabama, pivotal encouragement and experiences prompted Rachel-Price's dedication to a career in pharmacy. She serves as the Executive Director of the Washington DC Pharmacy Association, which has 

Raised in Brighton, Alabama, pivotal encouragement and experiences prompted Rachel-Price's dedication to a career in pharmacy. She serves as the Executive Director of the Washington DC Pharmacy Association, which has