Announcing 2025 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 Honorees
Arlington, VA – The Leadership Center of Arlington and Leadership Fairfax are pleased to announce the 2025 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 honorees. These outstanding individuals under the age of 40 were selected for their remarkable leadership and contributions, both professionally and in their communities.
The 2025 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 honorees will be celebrated during a virtual event on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., and at an in-person reception from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. at Fogo De Chao – Tysons (tickets are $35).
“This event is a yearly reminder of the amazing leaders in our midst. These 40 honorees are dedicated to their fields and stand out in their care for community. We are excited to celebrate their achievements and impact,” said Lisa Fikes, President and CEO of the Leadership Center of Arlington.
CEO and President of Leadership Fairfax, Kia Cole-Hines, stated, “This event is a testament to the remarkable individuals shaping our community through leadership and service. Each of these 40 honorees has demonstrated exceptional commitment to their work and a deep-rooted passion for making a difference. We are thrilled to recognize their achievements and the lasting impact they create.”
2025 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 Honorees
- Frank V. Adames, KPMG | Hope1Source
- James N. Bierman, Jr., Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
- Brandon M. Blackwell, CyTech Services LLC
- Robert Blackwell, Jr., CyTech Services LLC
- Emily Bye, Arlington County Public Schools
- Anthony Cimino-Johnson, Loudoun County Public Schools
- Joccelyn E. Coleman, Marine Corps Systems Command
- Christopher Concepción-Ballester, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- Lily Bryan Duran, Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)
- Stephanie D. Farris, Arlington County Sheriff’s Office
- Chaimaa Fekkak, Accenture
- Amy L. Fuentes, Esq., Holland & Knight LLP
- Samuel Gainer, Sr., United States Coast Guard
- Alyia Gaskins, City of Alexandria
- Ariana Gordillo De Vivero, National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
- Erica Gouse Bledsoe, The Junior League of Northern Virginia
- Maryia Lackansingh, Fairfax County Government
- Bobby Lacy II, George Mason University
- Narendra Lakshmana Gowda, Walmart Global Tech
- Samantha Lee, Accenture Federal Services
- Zackary B. Linick, United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Richard Luong, Equal Justice Works
- Alexandria J. Maloney, Black Professionals in International Affairs
- Sheryll Manoj, AttainX, Inc.
- Queen McKnight, Queens Energy Conservation, LLC
- Imani Myers, Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation
- Caroline Patrickis, Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation
- Dr. Ashlie Prioleau, American University | Brown Bridges
- Nada Raja, English Empowerment Center
- Navi Samra, MetroStar
- Michael Simmons, Arlington County, Department of Parks and Recreation
- Julie Brodell Smith, Rockwood Company, LLC
- Kiel Stone, George Mason University
- Keisha A’vonne Strand, Fairfax County Government
- Karen Turner, Groundswell
- Noe Urquia Cuadra, Phoenix Bikes
- Jeff Warta, Capital One
- Lenard Williams, Capital One
- Samantha Woellner, MetroStar
- Olivia Zhang, Cancer Kids First
To learn more about and register for the 2025 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 virtual event and/or in-person reception honoring these leaders, please visit leadercenter.org/40-under-40/.
About the Leadership Center of Arlington and Leadership Fairfax
The mission of the Leadership Center of Arlington is to connect, develop, and inspire leaders for personal growth, civic engagement, and community impact. For more information, visit leadercenter.org or call (703) 528-2522.
Leadership Fairfax develops, connects, and inspires leaders of diverse backgrounds and experiences to engage in building a better community. To learn more, call (703) 752-7555 and visit leadershipfairfax.org.
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(703) 528-2522
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