Lisa has extensive experience in nonprofit administration, including volunteer and community guest coordination; communications; event planning; membership and office management; and bookkeeping. Lisa has a Master’s in Social Work degree from Norfolk State University, and has worked and volunteered for many non-profits. A native Virginian, she has lived in Norfolk since 1993. Lisa has been an active Norfolk Public Schools volunteer for many years.

Maritsa holds a Masters of Arts Degree, Major: Learning Disabilities/Emotional Difficulties from New York University and has completed certificate and advanced studies programs in education at Hampton University and Old Dominion University. Maritsa is a retired educator.

Gary is a Certified Financial Planner, with a Masters Degree in Financial Planning and a recipient of the Morgan Stanley coveted Family Wealth Director designation. Gary has served as Board Chair for Virginia Wesleyan University, Norfolk Collegiate School, and Chairman of the International Azalea Festival.

Mina has been a dedicated Municipal Clerk since 2004 and joined Team Norfolk in January 2019. She is a graduate of Saint Leo University, majoring in Communications with a minor in Political Science. Mina also holds a degree in Communications in Public Service from Old Dominion University. She is an avid musician, playing eight instruments. Mina owns an olive orchard in ancient Olympia, Greece, exporting extra virgin olive oil to Hampton Roads. She is fluent in modern Greek, Ancient Greek, and English. 

Allan serves as City Clerk for the City of Norfolk.

Marguerite is a consultant working in the areas of marketing and business. She holds undergraduate degrees from Danville Community College and Old Dominion University and a Masters of Science in Technical and Occupational Studies from Old Dominion University.

Joanna is the Executive Director of The Center for Educational Partnerships at Old Dominion University. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Penn State University; M.Phil. Psychology from the University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom; B.Sc. (1st Class Honors) Psychology University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom. 

Aju is an IT executive with an MBA and an undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering. Over the course of his career, he was blessed with the opportunity to work in various continents and countries which provided the chance to travel widely, be exposed to different cultures and contribute to the betterment of society. Of late, Aju was able to contribute time to the local Indian community – Hampton Road Malayalee Association as Vice President for the Organization for a period of 2 years and another year as its Board Member. In his free time, he enjoys his young family and exploring the outdoors with them. Aju also enjoys running and golf as a sport.

is a retired education administrator and served as the Senior Coordinator of Community Engagement for Norfolk Public Schools. Regina holds a Master’s of Education from Norfolk State University, a Bachelor’s Degree from Old Dominion University, and a Certification in Supervision and Administration.

is the Senior Coordinator of Art Education, Norfolk Public Schools, and currently chairs the YAYA Committee. Georgeanna holds a Post Graduate Cert. Educational Leadership and Administration from George Washington University and a Master of Fine Arts from Norfolk State University. She also received a Teaching Endorsement for Art PreK-12, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art History Minor, from Old Dominion University.

is a graduate of the College of William and Mary with a B.A. in Government and serves as the Director, State and Local Government Relations for the Port of Virginia. 

Becky is a retired educator with Norfolk Public Schools. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education with an emphasis in history from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and a master’s in curriculum and instruction from the University of Virginia.

is the Branch Manager for the Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library, part of the Norfolk Public Library system. Reynolds is a native of Ghana. He holds an MLS from IUPUI, Indianapolis, Indiana. Reynolds is our new Tema, Ghana Sister City Committee Chair.

Dr. Nair holds a PhD (Management), Stern School of Business, New York University. He has the rank of Professor and serves as Chair, Department of Management, Strome College of Business, Old Dominion University. Dr. Nair is a long-time member of our Kochi, India Sister City Committee. He also has the following accomplishments:

• Minor in International Business during my PhD
• Published in international business issues
• Served as senior editor of Asia Pacific Journal, and edited special issues of international journals focused.

is a native of Norfolk, Virginia. He attended and graduated from Maury High School. Alex holds a B.A. in History and English Virginia Teach and a law degree from George Mason University. Alex’s scope of legal expertise is in bankruptcy law and real estate.  He has worked on private practice and as a staff attorney for the Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee. Alex also worked as Vice President -Claims Counsel for Stewart Title Guaranty Company.  Since 2015, Alex is part of the office of the City Attorney for the City of Norfolk.  Volunteer leadership roles have included Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association; Ohef Sholom Temple; Sons of Norway Hampton Roads Lodge #522; Norfolk NATO Festival.