HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST NEWS AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF LGW MEMBERS

Cary Hatch (’00) founded People vs Radon, a regional health advocacy and awareness initiative focused on educating families in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia about the dangers of indoor radon gas.

Troy A. LeMaile-Stovall (’19) was recognized as one of The Daily Record’s 2026 Most Admired CEOs. He was also named to Washingtonian Magazine’s 2026 Tech Titans list.

Anne Kress (’21) has been named to the Virginia 500 Power List by Virginia Business magazine.

Michael Akin’s (’22) company LINK Strategic Partners has been named to the Inc. 5000 list by Inc. Magazine. 

Tammi Thomas (’22) has been named to Washingtonian Magazine’s 2026 Tech Titans list. 

Matthew Gayer’s (’25) organization Spur Local received the Linked Hearts award from Fihankra Akoma Ntoaso. 

Pam Nieto (’25) was named a Top Ten Latino Voice by Latino Executive Network.

Tiffani Moore ('27) was named a 2026 Heroines of Washington finalist by March of Dimes

Every year Washingtonian Magazine highlights the Most Powerful Women in Washington, and the 2026 list is of course brimming with LGW Members. Congratulations to this year's leaders:

Linda Rabbit (’89)
Denise Rolark Barnes (’97)
Rosie Allen-Herring (’02)
Mary Brady ('09)
Angela Alsobrooks (’12)
Tamara Wilds Lawson ('15)
Tara Jackson (’17)
Kyle Schoppmann (’19)
Irma Becerra (’20)
Monica Schmude (’20)
Tonia Wellons (’20)
Anne Kress (’21)
Monica Dalwadi (’22)
Melanie Adams ('23)
Aileen Fuchs ('23)
Jeanelle Johnson ('25)
Tiffany Williams ('25)
Falecia D. Williams (’27)